otitis side notes Flashcards
Alteration in the protective environment of the external ear that results into infection
otitis externa
Inflammation or infection of the middle ear
otitis media
excessive build-up of the endolymph fluid, which fills the hearing and balance structures of the inner ear
meniere’s disease
what is the etiology of otitis externa
swimming
minor trauma from cleaning
using hearing aids or ear plugs
pathogens of otitis externa
pseudomonas
e coli
s aureus
what is the etiology of otitis media
recurring use of tobacco
regular use of pacifier
drinking while lying down
lack of immunization
what are the pathogens of otitis media
s pneumoniae
h. influenza
r. synctial virus
what disease: ear pain upon pulling the tragus
otitis externa
what disease: temporary conductive hearing loss
otitis externa
what disease: fever, irritability
otitis media
what disease: ear discharge, itchiness
otitis externa
what disease: conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
otitis media
what disease: history of URTI
otitis media
DOC for otitis externa
ciprofloxacin
DOC for otitis media
amoxicillin
DOC for meniere
thiazide diuretics
acetazolamide
