Otitis Media w/Effusion Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
Young child, hearing loss
IF infected, fever, pain tinnitus, pulling ear.
Ask about effect in everyday life.
2
Q
Clinical features
A
Otoscopy: Retracted eardrum, air bubbles, lack of light reflex, unusual colour of drum (yellow, blue amber)
Conductive hearing loss
3
Q
Investigation
A
Tympanogram: flat type B tracing normal canal volume
Pure tone audiogram: conductive hearing loss
4
Q
Management
A
Conservative - most settle in 3 months
Hearing aid
Surgery - Grommets placement.
