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Otic Flashcards

1
Q

Who is mainly impacted by earwax?

A

Seniors and children

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2
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What can cause earwax impactions?

A

Q-tips
Hearing devices - minor cause

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3
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When to refer someone with ear issues?

A

Pain, dizziness, tinnitus
**Signs of vertigo

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4
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Symptoms of earwax

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Less earring ability
Constant ringing noise
Cough
Dizziness
Pain in ear

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5
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Treatments for earwax removal

A

Nasal aspirator - 50/50 chance of working
Ear syringe

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6
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How does an ear syringe work?

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Warm water goes into the device which is used to flush out earwax
Creates a gentle stream of water

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7
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What are some earwax softeners?

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Mineral oil
Vegetable oil
Hydrogen peroxide - not that great

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8
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What are the earwax softener products?

A

Cerumol
Murine
Errol
Saline earigate
Earigate earwax solution
Clinere
Ear candling

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9
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Cerumol

A

Contains peanut oil
5 drops into ear canal -> apply cotton ball
Remove cotton ball in 1 hour or next morning
BID-TID

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Murine

A

Carbamide peroxide
5-10 drops into ear canal BID- QID

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11
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Earol

A

Olive oil

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12
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Salinex earigate

A

“Claims to get behind the ear”

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13
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Earigate earwax solution

A

Typical earwax softener

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14
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Clinere

A

Earwax scoop
Just as good as q-tip

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15
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Ear candling

A

Put hollow candle into ear and light it - dumb

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16
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Ear infections

A

Otitis media
Otitis externa

17
Q

What is otitis media?

A

Infection behind the eardrum

18
Q

What is otitis externa?

A

Pulling the tragus is painful

19
Q

What causes otitis externa?

A

Staying in water with chlorine changes pH in ear canal

20
Q

Treatments for otitis externa

A

Polysporin pink eye
Polysporin ear
CiproDex
Locacorten Vioform
Auro Dri

21
Q

Polysporin pink eye

A

2 antibiotics (gram - and +)
Less acidic

22
Q

Polysporin ear

A

1 antibiotic (gram -)
Lidocaine for pain relief
More acidic

23
Q

CiproDex and Locacorten Vioform

A

MD only

24
Q

Auro DRI

A

Drying agent used after swimming
Isopropyl alcohol 95% + glycerin 5%
Preventative&raquo_space;> treatment

25
Q

What is the homemade treatment for otitis externa?

A

50% rubbing alcohol + 50% vinegar
Just as good as Polysporin or MD prescribing

26
Q

Treatment to equalize middle ear pressure

A

Oral decongestants
Swallow reflex / gum-chewing / yawning / opening mouth
Toynbee maneuver - plugging nose and swallowing

27
Q

Busted eardrum

A

Takes 6-8 weeks to heal
Sharp pain occurs
Tx: earplanes to help prevent

28
Q

Cause of earaches

A

Ear infection, changes in air pressure, earwax build up
Less common: TMJ

29
Q

Treatment for ear aches

A

Auralgan ear drops - benzocaine and antipyrine
Oral analgesics probably better

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