Otolaryngology (ENT) Flashcards
cerumen
ear war. a waxy, sticky substance
**TMJ
temporomandibular joint
pain, clicking and muscle spasm occur in the jaw
Larynx
voice box
cerumen impaction
earwax– occludes the external auditory canal
Labyrinthitis
bacterial or viral infection/inflammation of the semicircular canals of the inner ear
Meniere’s disease
Eponym- Prosper Meniere- PMD
EDEMA causes hearing loss
VERTIGO
Otitis externa
bacterial infection of the external auditory canal
Otitis media
acute or chronic bacterial infection of the middle ear
effusion
a collection of fluid behind the TM
children can get glue ear
Tinnitus
ringing in the ears
Vertigo
sensation of being off balance
CAUSED BY MENIERE’S DISEASE
Allergic rhinitis
hay fever
rhinorrhea
clear mucous discharge from the nose
PND
postnasal drip
Epistaxis
blood falling from the nose- Nosebleed
sinusitis
headache
URI
upper respiratory infection- common cold
Glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
gloss/o-
tongue
Leukoplakia
mucous membrane of the mouth
measured in decibels
pharyngitis
infection of the throat
Thrush
tongue and oral mucosa/ mouth
frequency measured in hertz
Rinne tuning fork
one ear at a time
Weber
evaluates bone conduction of sound in both ears at the same time
Romberg’s Sign
medical procedure to check balance
Hz
hertz
ENT
ears, nose & throat
TM
tympanic membrane
