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Ear, Nose, and Throat Flashcards

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viral sinusitis - sxs, dx, tx

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common cold

Sxs: clear rhinorrhea, nasal congestion

  • assoc. sx of H/A. cough, sneezing
  • duration: < 10 days

PE: erythematous, engorged nasal mucosa
- non-purulent d/c (clear)

Tx: symptomatic

  • saline nasal irrigation
  • oral decongestion (pseudophedrine)
  • nasal decongestant sprays (phenylephrine) - 3 day max for rebound swelling
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bacterial sinusitis - acute, subacute, chronic

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acute: >1 wk and <4 wk
subacute: 4-12 wks
chronic: > 12 wks

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acute bacterial sinusitis - sxs, dx, tx

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resulting secondary infection of mucous in sinuses due to stasis

sxs lasting > 10 days or worsening sxs after initial improvement

  • facial PAIN
  • PURULENT d/c
  • fever

dx: clinical at first
- imaging if complications or not improving with ABX tx (CT prefered)

tx:
- AMOX: 7-10 days
- Macrolide (erythromycin, azithromycin) if PEN allergy
- Fluoroquinolones (Levaquin) if recent ABX or tx failure

Also supportive care w/ NSAIDS, etc.

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chronic sinusitis

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sinusitis lasting > 12 weeks

tx:

  • intranasal corticosteroids (fluticasone)
  • longer AMX tx: doxycycline (3 wls)
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allergic rhinitis - sxs, tx

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personal hx of atopy, seasonal

sxs: congestion, clear rhinorrhea
- EYE irritation (pruritus), sneezing
- cobble-stoning of posterior pharynx
- darkening under eyes

Tx:

  • avoid allergen
  • intranasal corticosteroids (delay onset of relief of 2 wks)
  • OTC antihistmines in mean time
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antihistamines - non-sedating vs. sedating

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non-sedating (“-dine”)

  • loradadine, fexafenadine
  • hint: ok to dine

minimally sedating: cetirizine

sedating (“-mine”)

  • brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine
  • hint: sleep is mine
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epistaxis - causes of anterior and posterior nasal cavity bleeds

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nose bleed
- usually unilateral

Anterior nasal cavity (Kiesselbach plexus)

  • causes: trauma, forceful blowing, rhinitis, dryness
  • tx: direct pressure (nose clamp) and lean forward
  • also cautery, packing

Posterior nasal cavity bleed

  • assoc. w/ HTN, atherosclerosis
  • tx: posterior packing referred to ENT
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foreign body

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occurs in PEDS to adults who are developmentally disabled

sxs:

  • unilateral purulent nasal d/c
  • foul smelling odor
  • sneezing, bleeding, pain, mouth breathing

tx: removal, refer to ENT

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nasal polyps

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pale, boggy nasal mass (“grape-like” structure)
- commonly seen in pts w/ allergic rhinitis, aspirin sensitivity, asthma

Sxs:

  • unilateral
  • NOT sensitive to probing (vs. a foreign body that would be sensitive)

Tx:

  • topical corticosteroids (1-3 mo)
  • short-course oral steroids follow by topical nasal corticosteroids (severe)
  • CT is not improving - surgery
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aphthous ulcers - definition, duration, sxs, tx

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canker sore

  • common, found on non-keratinized mucosal surface
  • painful, shallow ulcerations surrounded by red hallow
  • last 7-10 days (painful), heal in 1-3 wks

risks: stress, acidic foods

tx: supportive
- topical corticosteroids (orabase = triamcinolone acetonide in adhesive base)

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oral herpes simplex - definition, cause, sxs, tx

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cold sores

  • prodromal: tingling
  • small vesicles, rupture, scab formation
  • primary infection more severe
  • recurrent on vermilion border (mild, self-limited)
  • cause: HSV-1 > HSV-2

risks: stress, infection, trauma, sun exposure

tx:

  • none or antiviral topical cream (acyclovir)
  • first episode: systemic antiviral (acyclovir, valacyclovir)

Note: prevention of frequency recurrence: suppressive therapy w/ valacyclovir QD 5-7 yrs

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oral candidiasis (thrush)

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painful, intermittent sores in mouth

  • creamy white patches over red mucosa
  • CAN BY RUBBED OFF

risks: dentures, immune-compromised, recent steroids or ABX
- can be initial manifestation of HIV

dx:
- clinical
- biopsy if unclear (spores on wet prep)

tx:

  • -azole (7 days)
  • clotrimazole troches
  • nystatin mouth rinse
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oral leukoplakia - sxs, risks, dx, tx

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white lesions caused by chronic irritation (dentures, tobacco)

  • CANNOT be scraped off
  • may be dysplasia or early squamous cell CA (ETOH or tobacco risks for SCC)

dx: biopsy or scraping

tx:
- ENT, surgical removal possible

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acute pharyngitis - viral vs. bacterial

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sore throat (common)
 - viral vs. bacterial key to identify strep and tx to avoid complications

viral:
- cough, rhinorrhea w/ no tonsillar exudate

bacterial (Centor Criteria):

  • fever, tender ant. cervical nodes, NO cough, tonsillar exudate/petechiae, severe
  • score determines ABX treatment (Pen V for adults, Amox for kids) vs. culture vs. symptomatic
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complications of strep pharyngitis

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antibody people make to group A strep can recognize normal protein on heart valves and attack it (think it’s foreign)
- rheumatic fever (myocarditis)

Post-strep: complexes between antibody and strep antigens deposit in the kidney = glomerulonephritis

scarlet fever: bright red rash

local abscess formation

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GAS pharyngitis - tx

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PEN V: adults
- if PEN allergy use macrolide: erythromycin or azithromycin

Note: Amox: kids (tastes better, only BID)

NOTE: do not Rx amox if possibly EBV (mono) - RASH

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mononucleosis (EBV) - sxs and tx

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sxs:

  • adenopathy
  • tonsillar exudate
  • YOUNG ADULT
  • ORGANOMEGALY

1/3 of pts w/ EBV also have secondary GA/B strep pharyngitis

Tx: must AVOID AMOX

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peritonsillar abscess - sxs, PE, dx, tx

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infection that penetrate tonsillar capsule and invades surrounding tissue

sxs:
- severe sore throat, odynophagia, trismus (lock jaw), muffled voice (“hot potato”)

PE: medial deviation of soft palate and uvula

Dx: clinical; needle aspiration to confirm

Tx:

  • ABX: IV Amox in ED, PO Amox, Augmentin, Clindamcin
  • needle aspiration, I&D are controversial
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dental abscess - sxs, dx, tx

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deep infection in periodontal tissue around tooth
- usually from untreated dental caries

Dx: clinical

Tx: refer to dentist for I&D, tooth extraction
- ABX (PEN), NSAIDS

complication: can get deep neck infection (Ludwig angina)
- emergency (airway compromise)
- tx: PEN and Flagyl (IV)

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epiglottitis - sxs, dx, tx

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upper airway inflammation and obstruction

  • can occur at any age
  • most common in diabetic pts

sxs: rapidly developing SORE THROAT
- odynophagia (painful swallow) out of proportion to exam
- fever, drooling, voice change, sniffing position (try to get air in)

Dx: clinical
- thumbprint sign on lateral neck x-ray

Tx:

  • ADMIT (airway obs)
  • IV ABX (broad spectrum cephalosporin)
  • corticosteroids
  • prophylactic intubation may occur (PEDS)
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laryngitis - sxs, tx, cancer hints

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most common cause of HOARSENESS

  • occurs 1 wk following URI
  • difficulty talking
  • cough
  • usually viral

Tx: conservative
- rest, fluids

Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma

  • new, persistent hoarsness (> 2wks) & smoker
  • pain, hemoptysis, issue swallowing
  • dx: laryngoscopy and biopsy
  • tx: radiation, surgery, chemo (if advanced)
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sialadenitis - definition and cause / location

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inflammation of salivary gland - most common parotid (cause: MUMPS; location: inner cheek near maxilla 2nd molar) and submandibular (cause: stones; location: under tongue)
- ductal obstruction leads to salivary stasis and infection

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sialadenitis - presentation, tx

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occurs in setting of dehydration or chronic illness (Sjogren syndrome)

  • acute swelling of gland
  • postprandial pain

Tx:

  • ABX (PO Augmentin; IV nafcillin)
  • inc. salivary flow: hydration, sucking on lemon drops
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parotitis - cause, sxs, dx, tx

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cause: MUMPS (paramyxovirus)
- often occurs in dorms, sports teams

sxs:
- prodromal sxs: malaise, HA, anorexia, fever
- swelling of parotid gland area
- earache, jaw tenderness, ear lobe lifted forward

dx: clinical (can confirm w/ labs)

tx: supportive care
- isolation (5 days); recovery 1-2 wks

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hematoma of external ear - cause, sxs, dx, tx

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cause: trauma or blunt force to ear
sxs: tender auricle, fluctuant collection of blood, ecchymosis
dx: clinical

tx:
- drain and packing
- referral to ENT if lasting >1 wk

complication: cauliflower ear

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hearing impairment - 3 types

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conductive: problem of external or middle ear affects sound getting to inner ear
- cause: obstruction (cerumen impaction), infection
- tx: correctable w/ medical or surgical tx

sensory (sensorineural): due to cochlear deterioration

  • gradual, high frequency loss, occurs w/ aging (presbyacusis), noise, trauma
  • tx: NOT correctable, but can be stabilized or prevented

neural: lesions of nerve or neural pathway in CNS
- acoustic neuroma, MS

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hearing impairment - testing

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Weber: test for lateralization
- normal: heard equal in both ears

Rinne: compares air conduction and bone conduction
- normal: air conduction heard longer than bone conduction

conductive loss:

  • Weber lateralizes to impaired ear
  • Rinne shows BC>AC in impaired ear

sensorineural loss:

  • Weber lateralizes to better ear
  • Rinne shows AC>BC in both ears
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cerumen impaction

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obstruction of canal by cerumen

  • hearing loss (unilateral)
  • itchy, painful

tx: removal
- ear drops (debrox)
- curette
- irrigation

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eustachian tube dysfunction

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normally closed and opens only during yawn or swallow

dysfunction: air trapped in middle ear causes negative pressure
- usually from viral URI or allergy

sxs: fullness, hearing fluctuation, discomfort w/ barometric changes

tx: systemic and intranasal decongestants
- pseudoephedrine
- oxymetazoline spray

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barotrauma - definition, sxs, tx

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injury caused by changes in atmospheric pressure
- occurs w/ eustachian tube dysfunction during air travel, diving, altitude change

sxs: pain, hearing loss

tx:
- decongestants prior to episode
- swallow, yawn
- myringotomy (small eardrum perforation) if severe

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tympanic membrane perforation - cause

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causes: trauma to middle ear, pressure changes, chronic otitis media, iatrogenic (during foreign body removal)

sxs:
- sudden ear pain that suddenly gets better
- see tear on otoscopic exam

tx:

  • most heal spontaneously
  • ENT can follow
  • avoid water exposure (swimming, etc.)
  • ABX - only if caused by AOM
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cholesteatoma

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trapped skin from eustachian tube dysfx causes white mass behind TM

  • will keep growing so much remove
  • key: differentiate from tympanosclerosis (scar from PE tubes) - benign

tx: REFER!
- surgical removal

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mastoiditis

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inflammation of mastoid air cells inside mastoid process

  • occurs weeks after otitis media that was inadequately treated
  • more common in kids

sxs: postauricular pain, erythema, fever, forward auricular displacement
dx: clinical

tx: IV ABX (cefazolin)
- myringotomy (TM incision for drain/culture)
- surgical drainage or mastoidectomy (w/ med failure)

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tinnitus

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perceived sound in absence of exogenous sound source
- often indicates sensorineural hearing loss

dx:

  • non-pulsatile: audiometry to r/o hearing loss
  • unilateral: MRI to r/o vestibular schwannoma
  • Pulsatile: MRA and venography to r/o vascular lesion

tx:

  • avoid: excessive noise, ototoxic agents, trauma
  • find and treat cause
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vertigo - definition and hx components

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sensation of motion when there is no motion or only small motion (exaggerated)
- spinning, tumbling, falling

History differentiates peripheral vs. central

  • duration of episodes
  • associated hearing loss
  • triggers: ETOH, stress, high salt diet (Meniere dz)
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vertigo - peripheral vs. central causes

- limit to those on blueprint

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peripheral:

  • labyrinthitis
  • Meniere disease
  • Benign positional vertigo (Dicks-Hallpike) (not on blue print)

mixed central and peripheral:

  • vestibular schwannoma
  • migraine, infection (not on blue print)

central: MS, seizures, Wernicke encephalopathy
- none on blue print

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peripheral vertigo - origin, sxs

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otologic origin

sxs:
- sudden onset
- tinnitus and hearing loss
- N/V
- horizontal nystagmus w/ rotary component
- unidirectional
- suppressed by visual fixation

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central vertigo - sxs

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CNS origin

sxs:

  • gradual onset
  • NO auditory sxs
  • nonfatiguable vertical nystagmus
  • NOT suppressed by visual fixation
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Meniere’s disease - definition, 4 clinical findings, PE, tx

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increased volume of endolymph (fluid) in ear causes pressure changes

4 findings:

  • episodic vertigo: minutes to hours
  • hearing loss
  • tinnitus: low pitched blowing
  • unilateral aural pressure

PE:

  • horizontal nystagmus
  • unilateral hearing loss

tx: lower pressure
- low salt diet
- diuretics

sx relief w/ meclizine or valium

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labyrinthitis - clinical findings, cause, tx

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peripheral vertigo:

  • acute onset, continuous, severe
  • lasts days to weeks
  • hearing loss, tinnitus
  • takes weeks to improve

cause: unknown, following URI

Tx: bed rest

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acoustic neuroma - 8th CN schwannoma - definition, sxs, dx, tx

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common intracranial tumor
- BENIGN

sxs:

  • unilateral hearing loss
  • dec. speech discrimination
  • continuous disequilibrium

dx: MRI
tx: depends on patient’s age and tumor size

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