Otitis Media/Externa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common examination findings?
A
Otitis Externa
- Pain, itch and discharge
- Debris in ear canal
- Association with eczema, psoriasis
- Hearing loss
Otitis Media
- Painful ear
- Effusion behing ear drum
- Inflammed ear
- Hearing loss
3
Q
What are the investigations?
A
To finish the exam i would like to - full crania nerve examination and refer to audiometry
By the bed - History, obs
Bloods - FBC
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Conservative - Exaplain what it is and what has happened and the keep the ear clean
Medical - Topical antibiotics or oral antibiotics depending on where it is and severity
5
Q
What are the risk factors?
A
Otitis Externa
Eczema, psoriasis, allergens
Otitis Media
Post URTI in children
Cholesteatoma
Glue Ear
