Ear care Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
Ear wax
A
- Some people produce it faster leeding to build up
- Narrow ear canal slows down which may cause blocking fully
2
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
- Difficulty hearing
- Pain in the ear
- Tinnitus (rinnging noise)
- Temporary deafness after swimming
3
Q
Treatment for ear wax
A
- Loosen ear wax using olive oil, urea hydrogen peroxide
- Earex (Otex) if no improvement after 3 days then refer to pharmacist
4
Q
Symptoms
Otis media
A
- Infection of the middle of the ear common in children
- Hearing loss feaver and tinnius
- Baby pull and tugs ears
- Could cause ruptured eardrum if not treated could have discharge
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage pain or antibiotics
5
Q
Glue ear
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- Long term build up of thick or sticky fluid causing hearing loss
- Chronic Otis media
6
Q
Otitis externa
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- Bacterial or fungal infection that effects ear canal
- In children too much water gets into ear removing protective ear wax
- Easier for germs to thrive
- Pain itching dulled hearing and discharge
7
Q
Treatment for otitis externa
A
- Use earcalm spray contains acetic acid
- Anti fungal and antibacterial only for adults and children over 12
8
Q
Who is it for?
A
- Children under 12 can’t use Earcalm or severe pain refer to GP
9
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Discharge from ear could indicate infection
10
Q
How long have the symptoms been present?
A
- Prologed hearing difficulty may be serious conditions
11
Q
Action already taken?
A
- Has customer already tried removing using ear bud which pushes ear wax futher in down ear canal
12
Q
Medication?
A
- Any other medicines or existing hearing problems
