Ear conditions Flashcards
difficulty hearing
ear feels blocked
excess ear wax
excess ear wax
CAUSES
physical structure of external auditory canal
excess production of cerumen
erroneous attempt to clean ear
MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT
cerumenolytics (check for allergies)
allergy risk of peanut
peroxide based products
warm towel and water
avoid cotton swabs
Ear
itching
redness
irritation
swollen
may have discharge
otitis externa
CAUSES
inflammation of outer ear
swimmers are likely to contract
infected water
MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT
keep ear dry
use ear drops
warm compress
avoid irritants
avoid scratching
avoid cotton wool buds
ear plugs, swimming cap
acetic acid (earcalm spray)
olive oil
remove water
leaking of fluid from ear
earache
high temperature
slight hearing loss
otitis media
CAUSES
pain in inner ear
allergy
common cold
flu
sinus infection
MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT
usually passes within a few days
ear drops
warm compress
hydration
fullness in ear
change in hearing
popping sounds
ticklish feeling in ear
pain
Eustachian tube trauma
CAUSES
upper respiratory/ ear infections
allergy
change in external pressure
children: often from colds
MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT
sucking sweets
swallowing
oral decongestant
antihistamine tablet or spray
positional change
stay hydrated
chew gum
swallowing
