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What is the most common treatment for acute otitis media in children?
What is the most common treatment for acute otitis media in children?
Which condition is specifically characterized by a keratinized growth in the middle ear?
Which condition is specifically characterized by a keratinized growth in the middle ear?
Which treatment is indicated for Eustachian tube dysfunction?
Which treatment is indicated for Eustachian tube dysfunction?
In which disease is a low-salt diet recommended as part of the treatment plan?
In which disease is a low-salt diet recommended as part of the treatment plan?
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What is the primary factor that distinguishes malignant otitis externa?
What is the primary factor that distinguishes malignant otitis externa?
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Which condition involves the phantom noise sensation and can be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy?
Which condition involves the phantom noise sensation and can be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy?
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What is a common symptom of epiglottitis that is dangerous and requires immediate intervention?
What is a common symptom of epiglottitis that is dangerous and requires immediate intervention?
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What type of vertigo is characterized by severe vertigo accompanied by hearing loss?
What type of vertigo is characterized by severe vertigo accompanied by hearing loss?
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What potential complication arises from untreated acute otitis media?
What potential complication arises from untreated acute otitis media?
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Which treatment is often utilized for severe cases of barotrauma?
Which treatment is often utilized for severe cases of barotrauma?
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What indicates a conductive hearing loss during a Weber test?
What indicates a conductive hearing loss during a Weber test?
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Which screening method is specifically designed for newborns?
Which screening method is specifically designed for newborns?
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What is a characteristic symptom of peripheral vertigo?
What is a characteristic symptom of peripheral vertigo?
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During a Rinne test, what result suggests a conductive hearing loss?
During a Rinne test, what result suggests a conductive hearing loss?
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Which condition is a potential red flag for urgent referral to an audiologist?
Which condition is a potential red flag for urgent referral to an audiologist?
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Which of the following best describes central vertigo?
Which of the following best describes central vertigo?
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Which of the following factors could lead to conductive hearing loss?
Which of the following factors could lead to conductive hearing loss?
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What is a recommended prevention strategy to decrease hearing loss?
What is a recommended prevention strategy to decrease hearing loss?
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Which etiology is associated with sensorineural hearing loss?
Which etiology is associated with sensorineural hearing loss?
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Which type of nystagmus is typically observed in peripheral vertigo?
Which type of nystagmus is typically observed in peripheral vertigo?
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Which condition is characterized by episodes of vertigo lasting 20 minutes to hours, accompanied by sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus?
Which condition is characterized by episodes of vertigo lasting 20 minutes to hours, accompanied by sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus?
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What type of nystagmus is associated with central vertigo?
What type of nystagmus is associated with central vertigo?
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Which test is used to diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
Which test is used to diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
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What symptom differentiates vestibular neuronitis from labyrinthitis?
What symptom differentiates vestibular neuronitis from labyrinthitis?
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Which of the following treatments is appropriate for managing acute labyrinthitis?
Which of the following treatments is appropriate for managing acute labyrinthitis?
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What role does the pinna have in the auditory process?
What role does the pinna have in the auditory process?
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Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for conveying electrical impulses from the organ of Corti to the brain?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for conveying electrical impulses from the organ of Corti to the brain?
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What is the average length and diameter of the external auditory canal?
What is the average length and diameter of the external auditory canal?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the middle ear?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the middle ear?
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What type of receptors are found in the vertebrate macula, responsible for detecting changes in equilibrium?
What type of receptors are found in the vertebrate macula, responsible for detecting changes in equilibrium?
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What fluid is contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear?
What fluid is contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear?
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Which structure is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical impulses sent to the brain?
Which structure is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical impulses sent to the brain?
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What is the primary consequence of Eustachian tube dysfunction?
What is the primary consequence of Eustachian tube dysfunction?
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What is the first line treatment for a patient with mild Eustachian tube dysfunction?
What is the first line treatment for a patient with mild Eustachian tube dysfunction?
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Which situation is most likely to cause barotrauma during air travel?
Which situation is most likely to cause barotrauma during air travel?
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What physical examination finding is typically associated with serous otitis media?
What physical examination finding is typically associated with serous otitis media?
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What is a sign that indicates the presence of negative pressure in the middle ear?
What is a sign that indicates the presence of negative pressure in the middle ear?
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Which symptom is least likely to be associated with barotrauma?
Which symptom is least likely to be associated with barotrauma?
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In the context of acute otitis media, what is the primary underlying cause leading to infection?
In the context of acute otitis media, what is the primary underlying cause leading to infection?
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What approach is recommended if barotrauma symptoms persist after landing?
What approach is recommended if barotrauma symptoms persist after landing?
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Which condition is most likely to develop from prolonged Eustachian tube dysfunction in adults?
Which condition is most likely to develop from prolonged Eustachian tube dysfunction in adults?
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What complication can arise from untreated acute otitis media?
What complication can arise from untreated acute otitis media?
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Which assessment method uses a tuning fork placed on the forehead to distinguish types of hearing loss?
Which assessment method uses a tuning fork placed on the forehead to distinguish types of hearing loss?
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What condition might cause sound to lateralize to the unaffected ear during the Weber test?
What condition might cause sound to lateralize to the unaffected ear during the Weber test?
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In the Rinne test, which result indicates that air conduction is greater than bone conduction?
In the Rinne test, which result indicates that air conduction is greater than bone conduction?
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What device is implanted to directly stimulate the auditory nerve in patients with profound sensorineural hearing loss?
What device is implanted to directly stimulate the auditory nerve in patients with profound sensorineural hearing loss?
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What is the main purpose of auditory brainstem-evoked response screening?
What is the main purpose of auditory brainstem-evoked response screening?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended method to prevent hearing loss?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method to prevent hearing loss?
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What typically indicates that bone conduction is louder than air conduction during a Rinne test?
What typically indicates that bone conduction is louder than air conduction during a Rinne test?
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Which type of hearing aid directly stimulates the ipsilateral cochlea?
Which type of hearing aid directly stimulates the ipsilateral cochlea?
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What percentage of adults aged 20 to 69 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive noise exposure?
What percentage of adults aged 20 to 69 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive noise exposure?
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Which factors can lead to the formation of a cholesteatoma?
Which factors can lead to the formation of a cholesteatoma?
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What are the characteristics of tinnitus that can indicate associated hearing loss?
What are the characteristics of tinnitus that can indicate associated hearing loss?
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Which complication is most likely to occur as a result of untreated otitis media?
Which complication is most likely to occur as a result of untreated otitis media?
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Which symptom is primarily associated with the diagnosis of acoustic neuroma?
Which symptom is primarily associated with the diagnosis of acoustic neuroma?
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What treatment strategy is recommended for a patient with moderate hearing loss due to otosclerosis?
What treatment strategy is recommended for a patient with moderate hearing loss due to otosclerosis?
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How is vestibular dysfunction typically characterized in a patient history?
How is vestibular dysfunction typically characterized in a patient history?
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What imaging study is typically used to diagnose an acoustic neuroma?
What imaging study is typically used to diagnose an acoustic neuroma?
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Which symptom pair is most indicative of peripheral vestibular disease?
Which symptom pair is most indicative of peripheral vestibular disease?
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What is a critical consideration in the management of a tympanic membrane perforation?
What is a critical consideration in the management of a tympanic membrane perforation?
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What is a common treatment option for chronic otorrhea with exacerbations in otitis media?
What is a common treatment option for chronic otorrhea with exacerbations in otitis media?
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Which maneuver is recommended for repositioning displaced otoliths in the semicircular canals?
Which maneuver is recommended for repositioning displaced otoliths in the semicircular canals?
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What is the preferred imaging technique for diagnosing mastoiditis?
What is the preferred imaging technique for diagnosing mastoiditis?
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Which condition can often present with symptoms similar to ear pain due to anatomical proximity?
Which condition can often present with symptoms similar to ear pain due to anatomical proximity?
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What is the classic symptom associated with croup?
What is the classic symptom associated with croup?
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Which imaging finding is indicative of epiglottitis?
Which imaging finding is indicative of epiglottitis?
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What is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss in adults?
What is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss in adults?
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Which test is best for initially assessing a patient with sudden hearing loss in one ear?
Which test is best for initially assessing a patient with sudden hearing loss in one ear?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting auditory information to the brain?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting auditory information to the brain?
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What symptom is characteristic of chronic otitis media?
What symptom is characteristic of chronic otitis media?
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Which diagnostic feature is associated with cholesteatoma?
Which diagnostic feature is associated with cholesteatoma?
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In sensorineural hearing loss, which testing method will lateralize to the unaffected ear?
In sensorineural hearing loss, which testing method will lateralize to the unaffected ear?
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What is the first-line treatment for a patient with suspected malignant otitis externa?
What is the first-line treatment for a patient with suspected malignant otitis externa?
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Which condition is primarily characterized by the presence of granulation tissue on otoscopy?
Which condition is primarily characterized by the presence of granulation tissue on otoscopy?
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What is the hallmark symptom of serous otitis media?
What is the hallmark symptom of serous otitis media?
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Which pathogen is most commonly associated with acute otitis externa?
Which pathogen is most commonly associated with acute otitis externa?
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What is a pathognomonic finding in malignant otitis externa?
What is a pathognomonic finding in malignant otitis externa?
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Which physical exam finding is most consistent with eustachian tube dysfunction?
Which physical exam finding is most consistent with eustachian tube dysfunction?
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What is the gold standard for diagnosing otitis media?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing otitis media?
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What is the first step in managing cerumen impaction?
What is the first step in managing cerumen impaction?
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What is the hallmark symptom of cholesteatoma?
What is the hallmark symptom of cholesteatoma?
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Which medication is used to treat acute Meniere’s disease episodes?
Which medication is used to treat acute Meniere’s disease episodes?
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Which feature differentiates labyrinthitis from vestibular neuritis?
Which feature differentiates labyrinthitis from vestibular neuritis?
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What is the first-line treatment for acute labyrinthitis?
What is the first-line treatment for acute labyrinthitis?
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What is the most appropriate next step for a patient diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma?
What is the most appropriate next step for a patient diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma?
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Which condition most commonly precedes acute otitis media?
Which condition most commonly precedes acute otitis media?
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What is the primary treatment for BPPV?
What is the primary treatment for BPPV?
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What complication is most likely in untreated otitis media?
What complication is most likely in untreated otitis media?
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Study Notes
Hearing Screening and Assessment
- Audiologic Testing: Formal audiometric tests in soundproof rooms are the gold standard for accurate hearing assessments.
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Screening Tools:
- Weber and Rinne tests use a 512 Hz tuning fork to distinguish between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
- Auditory brainstem response (ABR) screening is used for newborns.
- MRI or CT scans may be used to identify structural defects or central hearing loss causes.
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Hearing Loss Evaluation:
- Weber test: Sound lateralizes to the affected ear in conductive loss, the unaffected ear in sensorineural loss.
- Rinne test: Normal result is air conduction > bone conduction; bone conduction > air conduction indicates conductive hearing loss.
- Referral: Refer all patients with suspected hearing loss to an audiologist for formal audiometric evaluation. Urgent referral is required for sudden, idiopathic sensorineural hearing loss or unilateral hearing loss (possible acoustic neuroma).
Conductive vs. Sensorineural Hearing Loss
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Conductive Hearing Loss:
- Etiology: Blocked ear canal (cerumen), perforated eardrum, otosclerosis, or otitis media.
- Physical Exam: Weber test lateralizes to the affected ear; Rinne test shows bone conduction > air conduction.
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Sensorineural Hearing Loss:
- Etiology: Damage to the cochlea, cranial nerve VIII, or central auditory pathways. Examples include presbycusis (age-related hearing loss) or acoustic neuroma.
- Physical Exam: Weber test lateralizes to the unaffected ear; Rinne test shows air conduction > bone conduction.
Hearing Loss Prevention
- Noise Exposure: Wear hearing protection during loud activities (concerts, construction).
- Hygiene: Avoid improper ear cleaning.
- Ototoxic Medications: Avoid or carefully monitor medications like aminoglycosides.
- General Education: Use noise-reducing headphones and maintain safe volume levels.
Vertigo Classification
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Peripheral Vertigo:
- Etiology: Inner ear disorders like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, acute labyrinthitis.
- Characteristics: Sudden, severe onset. May be accompanied by tinnitus or hearing loss.
- Physical Exam: Fatigable horizontal or vertical nystagmus often noted.
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Central Vertigo:
- Etiology: Brainstem or cerebellar pathology (stroke, tumor).
- Characteristics: Gradual worsening, often associated with neurological symptoms such as double vision (diplopia).
- Physical Exam: Vertical, non-fatigable nystagmus.
Ear Diseases
Ear Canal/External Ear Diseases
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Cerumen Impaction:
- Etiology: Excess earwax buildup, poor self-cleaning.
- Symptoms: Decreased hearing, fullness, tinnitus, pain, itching.
- Treatment: Cerumenolytics, ear irrigation, manual removal.
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Otitis Externa:
- Acute: Often caused by Pseudomonas. Symptoms: ear pain (otalgia), ear drainage (otorrhea). Treat with topical antibiotics (ciprofloxacin drops).
- Malignant: Occurs in diabetics; involves skull base osteomyelitis. Treat with IV antibiotics, including but not limited to cefazolin.
Eustachian Tube Diseases
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Blocked Eustachian tube causing negative pressure. Treat with intranasal corticosteroids.
- Serous Otitis Media: Fluid buildup due to prolonged Eustachian tube dysfunction. Treat similar to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
- Barotrauma: Damage from sudden pressure changes (e.g., scuba diving, flying). Prevent with nasal decongestants; myringotomy (eardrum incision) may be needed in severe cases.
Middle Ear Diseases
- Acute Otitis Media: Common in children, caused by bacterial or viral infections. Treat with amoxicillin (first line).
- Chronic Otitis Media: Persistent infection that results in eardrum perforation. Treatment includes antibiotics and surgery.
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation: Trauma or infection. Usually heals spontaneously; check for ossicular damage if persistent, or conductive hearing loss persists.
- Cholesteatoma: Keratin buildup in the middle ear. Surgical removal is necessary.
Inner Ear Diseases
- Tinnitus: Phantom noise sensations. Manage with masking, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and address underlying causes.
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Vertigo:
- BPPV: Vertigo triggered by head movements. Treat with Epley maneuver.
- Labyrinthitis: Severe vertigo with hearing loss. Treat with intravenous steroids, supportive care.
- Vestibular Neuronitis: Vertigo without hearing loss. Supportive treatment including vestibular suppressants.
- Meniere's Disease: Episodic vertigo with hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Treat with a low-salt diet, diuretics, symptom management.
- Acoustic Neuroma: Benign tumor on cranial nerve VIII causing unilateral hearing loss. Diagnosis through MRI; surgery might be needed.
Other Ear Abnormalities
- Mastoiditis: Infection of the mastoid bone, often a complication of acute otitis media. Treat with intravenous antibiotics (e.g., cefazolin) and surgery if needed.
- TMJ Dysfunction: Temporomandibular joint problems linked to ear pain, tinnitus. Treat underlying joint or muscle issues.
- Otosclerosis: Progressive conductive hearing loss. Treat with hearing aids or surgery.
Pediatric Diagnoses
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Croup:
- Etiology: Parainfluenza virus.
- Symptoms: Barky cough, inspiratory stridor.
- Treatment: Dexamethasone and racemic epinephrine. Hospitalization for severe cases, including decreased LOC (level of consciousness), cyanosis, and fatigue.
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Epiglottitis:
- Etiology: Haemophilus influenzae (in unvaccinated children), and other bacterial or streptococcal causes.
- Symptoms: Rapid-onset fever, drooling, sniffing position (tripod position).
- Treatment: Airway management, IV antibiotics (often cephalosporins), and surgical consultation.
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Test your knowledge on audiologic testing and screening tools used for hearing assessments. This quiz covers key concepts such as the Weber and Rinne tests, as well as the evaluation of hearing loss. Understanding these assessments is crucial for effective patient referrals.
