ENT OMM Flashcards
Relative contraindications for the mandibular drainage technique (Galbreath technique) are ________, ________ and ________.
TMJ disorder, mandibular abnormalities, trauma
Nasal discharge in a viral upper respiratory infection can be either clear or ________.
Purulent
________ have shorter/horizontal pharyngotympanic tubes and are at increased risk for acute otitis media.
Children
Cranial nerves III, IV, VII, IX, and X, the superior cervical ganglion, and T1-T4 are all examples of structures treated utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.
Neurological
The parasympathetics of the head and neck travel along cranial nerves ________, ________, ________, and _________.
III, VII, IX, X
When treating an upper respiratory infection with OMT, you should focus on the ________, the ________, and utilize the ________.
Upper thoracic levels/ribs, thoracic inlet, ENT sequence
Otitis media is most often caused by a ________ and is usually self-limited.
Virus
The deep drainage of the head and neck drains to the upper nodes via the ________ node.
Jugulodigastric
OMT treatment for acute pharyngitis is ________ oriented.
Lymphatic
The Chapman’s reflex for the ________ is located at the medial 1/3 of the clavicle, inferiorly.
Nasal sinuses
The Eustachian tube, temporal bone, and frontal bone (ethmoid notch) are all examples of structures treated utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.
Biomechanical
Nutritional supplementation is an example of a treatment utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.
Metabolic-Energy
The ________ are a common cause of extrinsic obstruction of the pharyngotympanic tube.
Adenoids
The superficial lymphatic drainage of the head and neck drains from the superficial nodes to the ________ nodes.
Deep
The Chapman’s reflex for the ________ is located adjacent to the manubrium.
Tonsils
(For the 1 millionth time) the right upper extremity, right thorax, and the right side of the head and neck all drain into the ________ lymphatic duct.
Right
Sympathetic activation in the nose results in ________ and ________.
Vasoconstriction, increased airway patency
Smoking cessation, allergen avoidance, adequate hydration, and stress relief are focused on in the ________ model of osteopathic care.
Behavioral
Both lower extremities, the pelvic basin, abdomen, left thorax, left upper extremity, and left side of the head and neck all drain into the ________ duct.
Thoracic (left lymphatic)
Relative contraindications for the anterior/posterior cervical chain technique are ________, ________, and ________.
Carotid disease, painful swollen nodes, bradyarrythmias
The pharyngotympanic tube (Eustachian tube, auditory tube) is housed within the ________ bone.
Temporal
________ creates a positive intranasal pressure and may propel infected fluid from the nasal cavity to the paranasal sinuses.
Blowing your nose
Viral sinusitis usually resolves within ________ days. If this time period is exceeded, you should suspect a ________ infection.
7-10, bacterial
Middle ear effusion, thoracic ducts, rib excursion, and the diaphragm are all examples of conditions/structures treated utilizing the ________ model of osteopathic care.
Respiratory-Circulatory
