Eustachian tube dysfunction Flashcards

1
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Causes of eustachian tube dysfunction (3)

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URTI, allergies, smoking

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investigations of persistent eustachian tube dysfunction (4)

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Tympanometry
Audiometry
Nasopharyngoscopy
CT scan

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3
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Treatment options for Eustachian tube dysfunction (5)

A

nothing
valsava
nasal decongestants
antihistamines
surgery

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4
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in Eustachian tube dysfunction, the air pressure in the middle ear may be … than the ambient air pressure

A

lower

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surgical options for eustachian tube dysfunction

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adenoidectomy
grommets
balloon dilatation

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