Lesson 10 Flashcards
Critical functions of ear
Hearing and balance
First part of the digestive system
Mouth and throat
Common, or concerning symptoms of the ears
Hearing loss
Earache
Discharge
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Two basic types of hearing impairment
Conductiveloss
Sensorineural loss
Results from problems in the external or middle ear
Conductive loss
Results from the problems in the inner ear, the cochlear nerve, or urs central connection in the brain
Sensorineural loss
These people have particular trouble understanding speech, often complaining that others mumble: nousy environment make hearing worse
Se sorineural loss
In this hearing impairment, noisy environments may help
Conductive loss
Pain in the ear
Earache
It is the external ear
Otitis externa
It refers to inner ear
Otitis media
Another term or known for ear pain
Otalgia
It is the discharge / drainage of the liquid from the ear
Otorrhea
It is the ear wax
Cerumen
A perceived sound that has no external stimulus and commonly is heard as musical ringing or a rushing or roaring noise
Tinnitus
Popping sounds originate in the _________
Temporomandibular joint
Vascular noises may originate from the _____
Neck
When associated with hearing loss and vertigo
Meniere’s disease
The perception that the patient or the environment is rotating or spinning
Vertigo
Samples of ear history
Congenital hearing loss
Removal of cerumen
Ear surgery
Infection
Exposure to hazardous noise levels
Samples of family history
Hearing loss
Otitis media
Allergies
Smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke
Refers to drainage from the nose and is often associated with nasal congestion
Rhinorrhea
It is the sense of stuffiness or obstruction
Nasal congestion
Another term for allergic rhinitis
Hay fever
Rhinorrhea causes viral infection such as
Allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis
Excessive use of decongestants can worsen symptoms
Rhinitismedicamentosa
The symptoms usually appear after an upper respiratory infection
Congestion
These are highest for symptoms appearing after a URI
Sensitivity
Specificity
Means bleeding from the nose
Epistaxis
The blood originates from what part?
Nose
Paranasal sinus
Nasopharynx
Coughing of blood
Hemoptysis
Vomiting of blood
Hematemesis
What to ask in past history in the sense of smell
Sinus infection
URI / upper respiratory tract
Allergy
Trauma or injury
Nasal or sinus sugery
Polyps
Dental history
What to ask abt the family history regarding to the sense of smell
Allergy
Asthma
Cancer of the nose or sinus
Common or concerning symptoms of the mouth and throat
Sore throat
Horseness
Lesions
Sore tongue
Bleeding gums
Toothache
Dysphagia
A frequent complaint, usually associated with acute upper respiratory symptoms
Sore throat
Fever, pharyngeal exudates, and anterior lymphadenopathy, especially in the absence of cough
Streptococcal pharyngitis/ strep throat
Another name for strep throat
Streptococcal pharyngitis
It refers to an altered quality of the voice, often described as huskyz
Hoarseness
Hoarseness usually arises from inflammation or infection of the ______
Larynx
Common symptom, especially when brushing teeth
Bleeding of gums
The patient has difficulty of swallowing, whether it be foods or fluids
Dysphagia
