Ear, Nose and Throat

Question 1

Acute Otitis Media

Answer 1

Self Limiting 3-5 days

Conservative
- Pain relief (Paracetamol)

Medical
- Delayed ABx (Amoxicillin or Clarithromycin

Question 2

Acoustic Neuroma

Answer 2

Conservative
- Watch and Wait

Medical
- Focused Radiation

Surgical
- Removal if >3cm or Growing rapidly

Question 3

Meniere’s Disease

Answer 3

Conservative

• Low-salt diet
• Hearing Aid

Medical

• Diuretics
• Anti-emetics
• Corticosteroids

Surgery

• Endolymphatic Sac Surgery
• Vestibular nerve section