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Otolaryngology (ENT) Flashcards

1
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cerumen

A

ear war. a waxy, sticky substance

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2
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**TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

pain, clicking and muscle spasm occur in the jaw

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3
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Larynx

A

voice box

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4
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cerumen impaction

A

earwax– occludes the external auditory canal

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5
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Labyrinthitis

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bacterial or viral infection/inflammation of the semicircular canals of the inner ear

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6
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Meniere’s disease

A

Eponym- Prosper Meniere- PMD
EDEMA causes hearing loss
VERTIGO

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7
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Otitis externa

A

bacterial infection of the external auditory canal

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8
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Otitis media

A

acute or chronic bacterial infection of the middle ear

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9
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effusion

A

a collection of fluid behind the TM

children can get glue ear

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10
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Tinnitus

A

ringing in the ears

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11
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Vertigo

A

sensation of being off balance

CAUSED BY MENIERE’S DISEASE

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12
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Allergic rhinitis

A

hay fever

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13
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rhinorrhea

A

clear mucous discharge from the nose

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14
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PND

A

postnasal drip

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15
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Epistaxis

A

blood falling from the nose- Nosebleed

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16
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sinusitis

A

headache

17
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URI

A

upper respiratory infection- common cold

18
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Glossitis

A

inflammation of the tongue

19
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gloss/o-

A

tongue

20
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Leukoplakia

A

mucous membrane of the mouth

measured in decibels

21
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pharyngitis

A

infection of the throat

22
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Thrush

A

tongue and oral mucosa/ mouth

frequency measured in hertz

23
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Rinne tuning fork

A

one ear at a time

24
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Weber

A

evaluates bone conduction of sound in both ears at the same time

25
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Romberg’s Sign

A

medical procedure to check balance

26
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Hz

A

hertz

27
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ENT

A

ears, nose & throat

28
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TM

A

tympanic membrane

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