Ears

Question 1

Otitis Media Symptoms

Answer 1

• pain, fever
• slight hearing loss - if middle ear becomes fluid filled
• N&V
• a feeling of pressure inside the ear

Question 2

Otitis Media Treatment

Answer 2

1. Amoxicillin
2. Co-amoxiclav
   Pen allergy: Clarythromycin (erythro - preg)

Question 3

Otitis Externa Symptoms

Answer 3

• ear pain
• itching/irritation in and around ear canal
• redness/swelling of outer ear and ear canal

Question 4

Otitis Externa Treatment

Answer 4

1. Topical acetic acid 2%
2. Topical neomycin sulphate with corticosteroid
   - if systemic tx needed: flucloxacillin