Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Flashcards

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1
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Earwax

A

Cerumen

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2
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Teeth

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Dentition

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3
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Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

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Dry mucosa

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4
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Without teeth

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Edentulous

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5
Q

Nose bleed

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Epistaxis

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6
Q

Gums

A

Gingiva

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7
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Nostril

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Nare

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8
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The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat

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Oropharynx

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9
Q

Ear ache

A

Otalgia

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10
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Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

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Pharyngeal erythema

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11
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Clear nasal discharge. “Runny” nose

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Rhinorrhea

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12
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“Ringing in the ears”, the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli

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Tinnitus

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13
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Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection

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TM erythema

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14
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Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

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Tonsillar exudate

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15
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Tonsils and adenoids removal surgery

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Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (T&A)

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16
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Tympanic membrane, the clear membrane inside the ear; (ear drum)

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Tympanic membrane (TM)