Ear Flashcards
1
Q
Otitis media symptoms
A
- Throbbing earache
- Mucopurulent discharge
- Pain in mastoid area
2
Q
Otitis externa symptoms
A
- Skin inflammation of the ear canal causing pain
- Itchiness
3
Q
Ear-wax buildup
A
- Temporary deafness
- Sensation that ear is blocked
- Ear discomfort
4
Q
Otitis media referral
A
-No improvement within 72 hours
-Pain does not resolve with analgesics
- Mastoiditis present
- Children under 2 with bilateral otitis media
5
Q
Otitis externa referral
A
-Deafness
-Tinnitus
-Vertigo
-Blocked ears
-Discharge
-Nasuea/vomiting
-Bleeding
-Children under 12 years
6
Q
Ear wax build-up referral
A
-Usual discharge from ear canal
-Persistent pain within the ear
-Tinnitus
7
Q
Ear wax treatment OTC products
A
Olive oil-based ear drops
- Olice oid
-Arachis oil
Peroxide based ear drops
-Hydrogen peroxide
Water-based ear drops (sodium bicarbonate)
8
Q
Otitis externa OTC treatment
A
Acetic acid (12+ years)
9
Q
Otitis media treatment
A
Self-limiting but can be managed with analgesics
