EAR DISORDERS

Question 1

Whats otitis external

Answer 1

inflammation of the outer ear can also include ear canal

Question 2

symptoms of otitis externa

Answer 2

swelling and discharge from outer ear
itching
redness, soreness/swelling/ scaly ear

Question 3

treatment of otitis externa

Answer 3

earcalm = acetic acid 2%
> 12 years
1 spray TDS max every 2-3 hrs
continue for another 2 days after symptoms clear.

Question 4

additional

Answer 4

you can also give paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain

Question 5

Red flags for otitis externa

Answer 5

Failed tx within 2 days
Internal ear pain
Otitis media
Deafness
Something stuck in the ear

Question 6

otitis media

Answer 6

Middle ear inflammation
It occurs in the area between the tympanic membrane and
the inner ear

Question 7

signs of otitis media

Answer 7

Pulling at the ear
* Sleeplessness
* Irritability
* Fever
causes pain and deafness

Question 8

otitis media treatment

Answer 8

paracetamol 120mg/5ml
warm compression to relief pain

Question 9

Ear wax treatment

Answer 9

Cerumenolytic products
Olive oil drops 1-2 drops BD
Soften ear wax
OR
Hydrogen peroxide 5% ear drops (otex)
5 drops OD or BD for 3-4 days prn

Question 10

Counselling on treatment

Answer 10

Keep the head tilted and pull earlobe away.
Put 3-5 drops in and lay down for as long as possible.
If oil drops make sure you warm up the bottle with your hands.