bronchitis, laryngitis, croup, epiglottitis, otitis media/externa (quiz 1, exam 1) Flashcards

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acute bronchitis: a respiratory illness of __ weeks duration in which cough is the primary complaint; usually begins as a __ followed by persistence of cough after __ of other URI symptoms, hence the term __; the cough usually tends to persist __ weeks after the resolution of all other URI symptoms, and may either be __ or __

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  • less tha 3 weeks
  • URI (cold)
  • resolution
  • chest cold
  • 1-2 weeks
  • productive
  • non-productive
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acute bronchitis: PE is unremarkable, or __ may be present

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rhonchi

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acute bronchitis: in 5% of cases of new onset cough, underlying __ is diagnosied

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pneumonia

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common symptoms of acute bronchitis

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  1. cough, productive or non productive lasting 1-3 weeks
  2. nasal congestion or drainage
  3. often occurs after resolution of ytpical URI symptoms
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common viruses that cause acute bronchitis

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  1. rhinoviruses
  2. coronaviruses
  3. influenza
  4. adenovirus
  5. respiratory syncytial virus
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common bacteria that caused acute bronchitis

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  1. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  2. Chlamydophila pneumoniae
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T or F: there is evidence to indicate Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Haemophilus influenzae cause acute bronchitis

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False

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DDx of acute cough

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  1. Pneumonia (the msot common serious condition to be considered)
  2. acute bronchitis
  3. pertussi
  4. asthma
  5. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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acute bronchitis: upper/lowre airway disease? or what does it suggest>

  1. inspiratory stridor
  2. rhonchi, expiratory wheezing
  3. inspriatory crackles
  4. blodo streaking of mucopurulent sputum
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  1. upper airway dz
  2. lower airway dz
  3. suggests invovlement of lung parenchyma (pneumonia, interstital dz, edema)
  4. hemoptysis
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acute bronchitis, DDx: in otherwise healthy individuals, pneumonia can be ruled out by

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  1. the absence of fever
  2. the absence of rigors
  3. the absence of tachycardia
  4. the absence of tachypnea (RR>24 breaths/min)
  5. the absence of hemoptysis
  6. the absence of pleuritic chest pain (sharp localized chest pain upon deep inpiration or coughing)
  7. the absence of findings of consolidation on chest auscultation
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acute bronchitis, DDx: further evaluation for pneumonia with a chest ex ray may be indicated if __ or __ AND any othe following are present __

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  • fevers
  • rigors
  1. hemoptysis
  2. pleuritic chest pain
  3. tachypnea
  4. hypoxia
  5. examination findings of consolidation
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symptoms of acute bronchitis and pneumonia

  1. tachypnea (RR>24)
  2. fever
  3. rigors
  4. consolidation on auscultation
  5. chest x-ray
  6. cough
  7. purulent sputum
  8. nasal drainage
  9. URI symptoms
  10. pleuritic chest pain
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bronchitis; pneumonia

    • ; +
    • ; +
    • ; +
    • ; +
  1. normal ; infiltrates
    • ; +
  2. +; +/-
    • ; -
    • ; -
    • ; +
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acute bronchitis treatment: things that reduce cough

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  1. beta-agonsits
  2. NSAIDs
  3. first generation histamines (diphenhydramine)
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acute bronchitis treatment: thigns that reduce mucus formation and cough related to post nasal drip

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decongestants: psudoephedrine (Sudafed) or phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine and others)

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acute bronchitis treatment: some studies have suggested taht use of a(an) __ reduces cough severity and duration

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albuterol MDI

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true or false: cough spressants (dextromethorphan, codeine, carbetapentane, and benzonatae) have not proven to be beneficial in managing cough associated with acute brochitis?

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true

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17
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__ is the most common cause of hoarseness

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laryngitis

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laryngitis: HPI significant for

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  1. hoarseness
  2. husky voice
  3. dry cough
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laryngitis is usually also associated with URI symptoms of __ and __

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rhinorrhea

sore throat

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laryngitis: PE reveals __ and __ larynx

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hyperemic

edamatous

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larynitis treatement

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  • humidification of inhaled air
  • analgesics
  • vocal rest
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croup: inflammation of the __ with swelling and erythema of the __

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  • airway
  • trachea in the subglottic area
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common causes of croup and peak incidences

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  • parainfluenza virus (types 1-3)
  • fall and early winter months
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croup incubation period

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3-6 days

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croup affects children __ with peak in __ year of life

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  • 6-36 months
  • 2nd year of life
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croup: true or false: females affeted more than males

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false

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croup true or false: it is usually a benign disease with low mortality rates

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true

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croup HPI

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  1. low grade fever
  2. prodrome of URI symptoms
  3. barking cough
  4. inspriatory stridor
  5. dyspnea
  6. respiratory distress
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croup HPI: symptoms last __ days and subside but can also unpredictably worsen causing respiratory failure requiring __

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  • 3-5 days
  • intubation
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croup PE

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  1. nasal flaring
  2. respiratory retractions
  3. stridor
  4. absence of wheezing
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mild croup defined as

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  • absence of stridor at rest
  • minimal respiratory distress
  • occasional cough
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moderate croup defined as

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  • stridor at rest
  • increased amount of respiratory distress
  • behavior and mental status are normal
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severe croup defined as

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  • stridor at rest
  • retractions
  • air hunger
  • cyanosis
  • significant respiratory distress
  • mental status changes
  • increasing somnolence and decreasing air entry signifying impending respiratory failure
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croup treatment

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  1. ABCs
  2. single dose of dexamethasone (0.15-0.6 mg/kg): has long half life (72 hours); decreases edema in laryngeal mucose within 6 hours?
  3. in moderate to severe, also administer nebulized epinephrine: benefits within 30 min and lasts up to 2 hours; observe for 4 hours after last epi treatment
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epiglottitis symptoms

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  1. high fever
  2. sore throat
  3. muffled voice
  4. dyspnea
  5. rapidly progressing respiratory obstruction
  • appears toxic
  • swallowing is difficult
  • breathing is labored
  • drooling: neck hyperextended in an attempt to maintain the airway
  • tripod position (sitting upright, leaning forward with the chin up and mouth open while bracing on the arms)

(medical emergency with acute rapidly progressive course)

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epiglotittis: __ is a late finding and suggests near comoplete airway obstruction

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stridor

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epiglottitis: establishign an airway by __ intubation is indicated regardless of the degree of apparent respiratory distress

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nasotracheal

38
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epiglottitis: the barking cough typical of croup is __; usually, __ other family members are ill with acute respiratory symptoms

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  • rare
  • no
39
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epiglottitis: large, cherry red, swollen epiglottits by laryngoscopy

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epiglottitis vs. croup: pathogen

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  • epiglottitis: most common is H. influenza (bacteria)
  • croup: parainfluenza virus
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epiglottitis vs. croup: symptoms

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  • epiglottitis: RAPID onset of sore throat, muffled voice, high fever, and drooling
  • croup: barking cough, URI symptoms, hoarseness, fever, inspiratory stridor
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epiglottitis vs croup: x-ray

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  • epiglottitis: thumbprint sign on lateral neck x-ray
  • croup: <50% steeple sign on anterior neck x-ray
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epiglottits vs. croup: diagnosis

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  • epiglottitis: assume a critical airway and DO NOT examine the oropharynx unless able to intubate STAT
  • H & P, seasonal helpful (fall/winter)
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epiglottitis vs croup: treatment

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  • epiglottitis: 3rd generation cephalosporin (IV), steroids
  • croup: steroids, epi neb
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croup: narrowing (steeple sign) of the tracheal air shadow

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epiglottitis: thumb sign

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epiglottitiis: normal

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epiglottitis: normal

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acute otitis media: most prevalen in children between

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6 and 24 months

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acute otitis media: __ accumulation breeds bacteria: impaired mucociliary clearance of __ from the middle ear resulting from __ tube dysfunction; children are higher risk for __ tube dysfunction because their __ tubes are shorter, more horizontal, and more prone to __ by adenoid tissue than those in adults

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  • fluid
  • fluid
  • eustachian
  • eustachian
  • eustachian
  • obstruction
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risk factors of acute otitis media

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  1. age
  2. attendance at day care
  3. exposure to second hand smoke
  4. not being breast fed (feeding position)
  5. craniofacial abnormalities
  6. having biologic siblings or parents with a hx of problems with AOM
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acute otitis media; __ in the middle ear causes pain

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pressure, not bacteria (the inability to effictively drain the eustachian tube results in increased pressure in the middle ear)

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acute otitis media bacterial causative agents

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  1. Streptococcus Pneumoniae
  2. Haemophilus influenza
  3. Moraxella Cattarrhalis
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acute otitis media viral causive agents

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  1. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  2. Rhinovirus
  3. Influenza virus
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acute otitis media HPI

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  1. often follows an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) by 1-7 days
  2. fever
  3. poor feeding
  4. pain
  5. irritability
  6. vomiting
  7. ear pulling
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acute otitis media PE

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  1. TM: bulging, red, landmarks not visualized, immobile (positiion, color, translucency, mobility)
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normal TM convex, mobile, translucent

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acute otitis media: bulging, hyperemic TM; landmarks not as clearly visualized; immobile

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acute otitis media treatment

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  1. DOC: amoxicillin
  2. Cephalosporin or macrolide if PCN allergy
  3. analgesics for pain
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acute otitis media treatment: if recent antibiotic use or tx failure on day 3, use

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  1. amoxicilin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
  2. Cefuroxime (Ceftin) or Ceftriaxone
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chronic otitis media: recurring or persistent infeciton, or inflammation for several __

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months

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chronic otitis media risk factors

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  1. multiple ear infections
  2. allergies
  3. trauma
  4. swelling of the adenoids
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chronic otitis media HPI

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  1. hearing loss
  2. otorrhea
  3. pressure
  4. ear ache
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chronic otitis media PE

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  • infection
  • air-fluid levels
  • discharge
  • perforation
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chronic otitis media treatment

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  1. Abx
  2. surgery (myringotomy/repair/adenoids)
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chronic otitis media complications:

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  1. mastoiditis
  2. deafness
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serous otitis media OR otitis media with effusion (OME): fluid behind TM in absence of __ or features of __

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  • acute infection
  • inflammation
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serous OM or otitis media with effusino (OME): results from

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prolonged blockage of eustacian tubes

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serous OM or otitis media with effusion: can be __ after successful treatment of AOM; requries only monitoring every __

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  • residual
  • 3-6 months
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serous OM or otitis media with effussion: hearing and language testing for symptoms > __; __ with ventilation tubes may be needed

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  • 3 months
  • tympanostomy
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otitis externa: inflammation of the

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skin in the outer ear canal

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otitis external: commonly caused by __ trapped in teh canal from __

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  • water
  • swimming in lakes or pools (swimmer’s ear)
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otitis externa pathogens

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  1. Staphylococcus aureus
  2. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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otitis externa symptoms

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  1. pain
  2. purulent discharge
  3. pain elicited with traction on pinna or tragus
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otitis externa treatment

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antibiotic/corticosteroid

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otitis externa complications

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  1. mastoiditis (slow response to tx and tenderness over mastoid process)
  2. malignant otitis media (invasive infectino of the external auditory canal causing osteomyelitis of the temporal bone)