Adenotonsillar Disease Flashcards
1
Q
When do adenoids decrease in bulk?
A
after early teen years
2
Q
What does Waldeyer’s ring contain?
A
tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils
3
Q
What is Waldeyer’s ring?
A
ring of lymphoid aggregation in subepithelial layer of oropharynx and nasopharynx
4
Q
What type of musosa are tonsils?
A
squamous
5
Q
What type of mucosa are adenoids?
A
ciliated pseudostratified columnar
6
Q
What antibiotics are given for acute tonsillitis?
A
Penicillin 500mg for 10days
7
Q
What is peritonsilar abscess a complication of?
A
tonsillitis
8
Q
Which virus causes glandular fever?
A
EBV
9
Q
What is glue ear?
A
otitis media with effusion
10
Q
Which, OME or AOM, has symptoms of acute inflammation?
A
AOM
11
Q
Which, OME or AOM, has hearing loss?
A
OME
