5 Questions
Which structure is responsible for the bulging and opacification of the tympanic membrane in acute otitis media?
Auditory (Eustachian) tube
What is the main cause of the patient's hearing loss in acute otitis media?
Fluid accumulation in the middle ear
Which diagnostic test can confirm the presence of fluid in the middle ear?
Pneumatic otoscopy
What is the main difference between conductive deafness and sensori-neural deafness?
Conductive deafness is caused by a problem in the outer or middle ear, while sensori-neural deafness is caused by a problem in the inner ear or auditory nerve.
What is the relationship between upper respiratory tract infection and ear infection?
Upper respiratory tract infection can lead to ear infection.
Test your knowledge of conductive deafness with this quiz! Learn about the anatomy of the tympanic membrane and middle ear, the relationship between upper respiratory tract and ear infection, and the basis of Rinne's and Weber's tests. Compare and contrast conductive deafness with sensori-neural deafness.
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