Ear disorders Flashcards
1
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External Otitis
A
swimmer’s ear; bacterial infection in the front of the tympanic memberane
2
Q
Otitis Media
A
bacterial ear infection behind the tympanic membrane
3
Q
Tinnitus
A
condition that causes a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear
4
Q
Conduction deafness
A
loss of hearing due to condition in the outer ear that block the transfer of vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window
5
Q
Nerve Deafness
A
Loss of hearing due to problems within the cochlea or along the auditory pathway
