Bacterial Diseases of the Sinuses and Ears Flashcards
Characteristics of Bacterial Diseases of the Sinuses and Ears
Pharynx can infect:
- Sinuses
- Middle ear
- Cause disease
Examples of infections of the sinuses and ears
- Sinusitis
- Otitis media
Cause of Sinusitis
- Streptococcus pneuomoniae -Staphylococcus aureus
- Haemophilus influenzae
Portal of entry of Sinusitis
- Pharynx
- Sinuses
- Throat
Signs/Symptoms of Sinusitis
- Pain
- Pressure of sinus
- Malaise
Susceptibility of Sinusitis
Adults- (adult’s sinuses are more developed)
Diagnosis of Sinusitis
Symptoms are often diagnostic
Prevention of Sinusitis
No known ways to prevent sinusitis
Cause for Otitis Media
- Streptococcus pneuomoniae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Haemophilus influenzae
Portal of entry for Otitis Media
- Pharynx spread
- Middle ear via the auditory tubes
Signs/Symptoms for Otitis Media
Severe pain in the ears
Susceptibility for Otitis Media
Children
Diagnosis for Otitis Media
Symptoms are often diagnostic
Treatment for Otitis Media
Antimicrobial drugs
Prevention for Otitis Media
-Placement of plastic tubes in the ear to allow drainage
