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Ear Disease Flashcards

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Otitis media

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Middle ear infection

Often caused by URI

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Otitis externa

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Outer ear infection
Swimmer’s ear
Exposed to pathogen

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Impacted cerumen

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Buildup of earwax until auditory canal is occluded

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Otosclerosis

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Buildup of spongy bone and stiffening of stapes

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Presbycusis

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Decreased hearing receptors due to age or abuse

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Meniere’s

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Vertigo, dizziness, and hearing loss related to inner ear

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Tinnitus

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Buzzing or ringing in ear

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