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What is tracheostomy indicated for?

A

Chronic otitis media with effusion (>3 months)

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How does a laryngocele present?

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When it penetrates the thyrohyoid membrane, it is a lateral neck mass that inflates with Valsalva

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Describe Mycobacterium avium lymphadenitis

A

Violaceous
Necrotic LN
Frequent fistula formation

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Laryngomalacia symtpoms

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Inspiratory stridor exacerbated by supine position or exertion/distress
Gastroesophageal reflux

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What causes acquired cholesteatoma?

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Chronic middle ear disease, which forms retraction pocket in tympanic membrane that fills with granulation tissue and skin debris

May manifest as continued ear drainage for weeks despite appropriate antibiotics

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What is the most common cause of nasal obstruction in children?

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Adenoid hypertrophy –> mucopurulent nasal discharge bilaterally

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What does mucormycosis do to the nasal turbinates?

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Invasion of blood vessels by fungal hyphae –>
ischemia (white nasal turbinates)
necrosis (black nasal turbinates)

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Most common cause of stridor in children

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Laryngomalacia

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