Eustachian tube dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of eustachian tube dysfunction (3)
A
URTI, allergies, smoking
2
Q
investigations of persistent eustachian tube dysfunction (4)
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Tympanometry
Audiometry
Nasopharyngoscopy
CT scan
3
Q
Treatment options for Eustachian tube dysfunction (5)
A
nothing
valsava
nasal decongestants
antihistamines
surgery
4
Q
in Eustachian tube dysfunction, the air pressure in the middle ear may be … than the ambient air pressure
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lower
5
Q
surgical options for eustachian tube dysfunction
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adenoidectomy
grommets
balloon dilatation