Exploring Otorrhoea

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Which condition requires urgent systemic antibiotics to control the spread of infection?

Cellulitis of the outer ear

Otitis media

Perichondritis of the outer ear

Necrotising otitis externa (correct)

When is urgent ENT referral needed for a patient with otitis externa?

When there is otorrhoea

When there is a normal external auditory canal

When there are worsening symptoms in a vulnerable patient (correct)

When there is a history of reduced hearing

What is the most common age group affected by otitis media?

Elderly

Teenagers

Children (correct)

Adults

What percentage of children in their first year of life experience otitis media?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic discharge in acute otitis media?

Mucopurulent Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical resolution time for otitis media?

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is suggestive of acute otitis media during examination?

Perforation of the tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

When is otorrhoea present in otitis media?

When there is a perforation of the tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the incidence of otitis media among children in their first year of life?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of otitis externa?

Necrotising otitis externa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of otitis externa?

Itchy ear Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of otitis externa in males?

1.2% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial treatment for otitis externa?

Ear drops with antimicrobial and steroid Signup and view all the answers

What should patients with otitis externa avoid to minimize further irritation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When should a swab for culture and sensitivity be taken in otitis externa?

If a fungal infection is suspected Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for otitis externa if a fungal infection is suspected?

Oral antifungal medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of systemic antibiotics in the management of otitis externa?

Not necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate referral for otitis externa if symptoms do not improve?

ENT referral for aural microsuction Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of the external auditory canal in otitis externa?

Narrowed and inflamed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinguishing feature of otitis externa compared to other causes of a discharging ear?

Change in hearing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of cholesteatoma?

Foul smelling otorrhoea Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of cholesteatoma?

Build up of keratin in the middle ear Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical appearance of the external auditory canal in cholesteatoma?

Crusting over the drum Signup and view all the answers

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Which condition requires urgent systemic antibiotics to control the spread of infection?

When is urgent ENT referral needed for a patient with otitis externa?

What is the most common age group affected by otitis media?

What percentage of children in their first year of life experience otitis media?

What is the characteristic discharge in acute otitis media?

What is the typical resolution time for otitis media?

What is suggestive of acute otitis media during examination?

When is otorrhoea present in otitis media?

What is the incidence of otitis media among children in their first year of life?

What is the most common complication of otitis externa?

Which of the following is a common symptom of otitis externa?

What is the prevalence of otitis externa in males?

What is the recommended initial treatment for otitis externa?

What should patients with otitis externa avoid to minimize further irritation?

When should a swab for culture and sensitivity be taken in otitis externa?

What is the recommended treatment for otitis externa if a fungal infection is suspected?

What is the role of systemic antibiotics in the management of otitis externa?

What is the appropriate referral for otitis externa if symptoms do not improve?

What is the characteristic appearance of the external auditory canal in otitis externa?

What is the main distinguishing feature of otitis externa compared to other causes of a discharging ear?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of cholesteatoma?

What is the main cause of cholesteatoma?

What is the typical appearance of the external auditory canal in cholesteatoma?

Which condition should be considered as an alternative diagnosis if otitis externa is not resolving?

What is the recommended management for cholesteatoma?

What is the distinguishing feature of cholesteatoma compared to otitis externa?

What is a common symptom of cholesteatoma?

When should suspected cholesteatoma be assessed urgently?

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