Hearing loss - Outer Ear Pathologies Flashcards
1
Q
Why can pinna deformities affect hearing?
A
Because the pinna helps funnel air into the external acoustic meatus
2
Q
What is canal atresia?
A
When the external acoustic meatus is small or deformed
3
Q
What is inflammation of the ear canal called?
A
Otitis externa
4
Q
What is it called when extra bone forms in the ear canal?
A
Swimmers ear (Exostosis)
