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What is the first-line treatment for otitis externa?
What is the first-line treatment for otitis externa?
- Ear cleaning
- Topical corticosteroids
- Oral antibiotics
- Topical antibiotics (correct)
What procedure may be necessary in cases where otitis media is recurrent or persistent?
What procedure may be necessary in cases where otitis media is recurrent or persistent?
- Ear swab culture
- Placing tubes in the ears (correct)
- Audiometry
- Use of hearing aids or ear plugs
What is the primary basis for diagnosing otitis externa?
What is the primary basis for diagnosing otitis externa?
- History and physical examination findings (correct)
- Use of hearing aids or ear plugs
- Ear swab culture
- Audiometry
In cases of prolonged or recurrent otitis externa, what test may be performed to assess for any hearing loss?
In cases of prolonged or recurrent otitis externa, what test may be performed to assess for any hearing loss?
Which medication can help reduce inflammation and swelling in the ear canal?
Which medication can help reduce inflammation and swelling in the ear canal?
What is the assessment of otitis externa likely to involve?
What is the assessment of otitis externa likely to involve?
What can be used to manage pain in otitis externa?
What can be used to manage pain in otitis externa?
What type of test may be performed if the infection is severe or not responding to treatment?
What type of test may be performed if the infection is severe or not responding to treatment?
What could be done by a healthcare provider to remove any debris or discharge from the ear canal?
What could be done by a healthcare provider to remove any debris or discharge from the ear canal?
In severe cases or if the infection does not respond to initial treatment, what may be necessary?
In severe cases or if the infection does not respond to initial treatment, what may be necessary?
What are some key points to consider during history taking for otitis externa?
What are some key points to consider during history taking for otitis externa?
What is the most common symptom of otitis media?
What is the most common symptom of otitis media?
How is the diagnosis of otitis media made?
How is the diagnosis of otitis media made?
When is Acute Otitis Media (AOM) diagnosed?
When is Acute Otitis Media (AOM) diagnosed?
What is the primary treatment approach for mild cases of AOM?
What is the primary treatment approach for mild cases of AOM?
What is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for severe cases of AOM or for all cases in children under 2 years?
What is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for severe cases of AOM or for all cases in children under 2 years?
What are the typical signs looked for during a physical examination for otitis media?
What are the typical signs looked for during a physical examination for otitis media?
Which type of otitis media is diagnosed when there is fluid behind the eardrum without signs of acute infection?
Which type of otitis media is diagnosed when there is fluid behind the eardrum without signs of acute infection?
What is the general approach to treating pain in otitis media?
What is the general approach to treating pain in otitis media?
When is watchful waiting recommended in otitis media?
When is watchful waiting recommended in otitis media?
What are the typical symptoms asked about during the history taking for otitis media?
What are the typical symptoms asked about during the history taking for otitis media?
What does Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) diagnosis entail?
What does Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) diagnosis entail?
