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Which type of otalgia includes diseases occurring largely within the ear?
Which type of otalgia includes diseases occurring largely within the ear?
- Tertiary otalgia
- Secondary otalgia
- Primary otalgia (correct)
- Quaternary otalgia
What is the most common cause of primary otalgia?
What is the most common cause of primary otalgia?
- Infection (correct)
- Trauma
- Tumor
- Inflammation
What is the main difference between primary and secondary otalgia?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary otalgia?
- Primary otalgia is caused by trauma, while secondary otalgia is caused by infection.
- Primary otalgia is caused by infection, while secondary otalgia is caused by trauma.
- Primary otalgia is pain referred to the ear, while secondary otalgia occurs within the ear.
- Primary otalgia occurs within the ear, while secondary otalgia is pain referred to the ear. (correct)
When should specialist referral be considered for otalgia?
When should specialist referral be considered for otalgia?
What is the purpose of this article?
What is the purpose of this article?