Exploring Otorrhoea

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?