Hearing Disorder Flashcards
Name a hearing disorder of the ear?
Glue ear
What is the cause of glue ear?
2 points
Caused by surplus sticky fluid collecting in the middle ear due to an overproduction of fluid as a result of infection or blockage of the Eustachian tube
This fluid prevents the free movement of the eardrum and of the ossicles which results in pain, discomfort and some hearing loss.
Glue ear is caused by a surplus of what in the meddle ear?
A surplus of sticky fluid collecting in the middle ear
Glue ear is caused by a surplus of sticky fluid collecting in which part of the ear?
The middle ear
What may cause a surplus of sticky fluid in the middle ear?
2
An overproduction of fluid as a result of infection
An overproduction of fluid as a result of blockage of the Eustachian tube
What affect can a build up of fluid in the middle ear have on a person?
(2)
This fluid prevents the free movement of the eardrum and of the ossicles
This results in pain, discomfort and some hearing loss
What can a build up of fluid in the middle ear prevent from moving?
(2)
The eardrum
The ossicles
What are the symptoms of glue ear?
3
Pain
Discomfort
Some hearing loss
What are the corrective measures for glue ear?
2 points
Nose drops are taken to decongest and unblock the Eustachian tube
Grommets are inserted into the eardrum which allow air into the middle ear and forced fluid down the Eustachian tube. (grommets fall out on their own)
What is the easiest way to correct glue ear?
By taking nose drops to decongest and unblock the Eustachian tube
What is the more invasive way of correcting glue ear?
Inserting grommets into the eardrum which allow air into the middle ear and force fluid down the Eustachian tube
How does one remove grommets?
They usually fall out on their own
Where are grommets inserted in the ear?
They are inserted into the eardrum
Explain how exactly grommets work?
They allow air into the middle ear which forces fluid down the Eustachian tube
