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What is the primary function of the Eustachian tube?
What is the primary function of the Eustachian tube?
- To maintain/balance the pressure inside the ear (correct)
- To drain excess earwax
- To regulate hearing
- To connect the inner ear to the brain
Why are children more prone to Eustachian tube dysfunction?
Why are children more prone to Eustachian tube dysfunction?
- Because of their smaller ear size
- Due to their shorter and flatter Eustachian tube (correct)
- Due to their less developed inner ear structure
- Because of their poor immune system
What is a common cause of congestion that can lead to Eustachian tube dysfunction?
What is a common cause of congestion that can lead to Eustachian tube dysfunction?
- Allergies causing excessive earwax production
- Viral infections causing local inflammation (correct)
- Tumors in the inner ear
- Upper respiratory infections (URIs) caused by bacteria
What can help alleviate Eustachian tube dysfunction?
What can help alleviate Eustachian tube dysfunction?
What can diminish the Eustachian tube's function?
What can diminish the Eustachian tube's function?
What is the function of the macula lutea?
What is the function of the macula lutea?
What is the function of the dilator and sphincter muscles in the iris?
What is the function of the dilator and sphincter muscles in the iris?
What is the function of the choroid?
What is the function of the choroid?
What is the function of the rods in the retina?
What is the function of the rods in the retina?
What is the purpose of the optic chiasm?
What is the purpose of the optic chiasm?
What is the consequence of the optic nerve being severed?
What is the consequence of the optic nerve being severed?
What is the effect of antihistamines on blood vessels?
What is the effect of antihistamines on blood vessels?
What happens to the tympanic membrane if there is more positive pressure on the outside?
What happens to the tympanic membrane if there is more positive pressure on the outside?
What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and helps to regulate air pressure in the ear?
What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and helps to regulate air pressure in the ear?
In what category of medication is Oxymetazoline classified?
In what category of medication is Oxymetazoline classified?
What is the first line treatment for chronic rhinitis?
What is the first line treatment for chronic rhinitis?
Why might antibiotics still be prescribed for otitis media despite the AMA's advice against their use?
Why might antibiotics still be prescribed for otitis media despite the AMA's advice against their use?
What is the characteristic of Strep pyogenes that distinguishes it from the other three bacteria?
What is the characteristic of Strep pyogenes that distinguishes it from the other three bacteria?
What is the primary reason why pacifier sucking can lead to ear infections?
What is the primary reason why pacifier sucking can lead to ear infections?
What is the typical treatment for someone with an allergy to amoxicillin?
What is the typical treatment for someone with an allergy to amoxicillin?
What is the term for the scarring that can occur from tubes being placed in the ear?
What is the term for the scarring that can occur from tubes being placed in the ear?
What percentage of acute otitis media cases spontaneously resolve?
What percentage of acute otitis media cases spontaneously resolve?
What is the characteristic of otitis media with effusion?
What is the characteristic of otitis media with effusion?
Which antibiotic should not be given to children due to the risk of tendon rupture?
Which antibiotic should not be given to children due to the risk of tendon rupture?
What is the characteristic of conductive hearing loss in chronic otitis media?
What is the characteristic of conductive hearing loss in chronic otitis media?
What is the typical presentation of labrynthitis?
What is the typical presentation of labrynthitis?
What is the primary causative organism of external otitis?
What is the primary causative organism of external otitis?
What is the characteristic of a cholesteatoma?
What is the characteristic of a cholesteatoma?
What is the risk factor for recurrent otitis media?
What is the risk factor for recurrent otitis media?