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what is the Epley-manoeuvre used to treat
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
what does the Dix-Hallpike diagnose
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
what does Trendelenburg test
varicose veins
Romberg’s test tests for
balance
malignant otitis externa symptoms
Severe pain, headaches and granulation tissue within the external auditory meatus
vertigo can come from
inflammation of inner ear
viral labrynthitis can occur after…
upper resp infection
Respiratory alkalosis causes
anxiety leading to hyperventilation pulmonary embolism salicylate poisoning* CNS disorders: stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage, encephalitis altitude pregnancy
is horse voice a red flag 2 week referral in over 45?
yes - suspected cancer
is pleural effusion transudate from HR?
yes
klebsiella pneumonia associations
diabetic and alcoholic
COPD if
over 35 exertional dyspnoea a chronic cough (3 months +) regular sputum production regular winter bronchitis wheeze
tension pneumothorax
trachea deviates away from affected side
absent breath sounds
hypo- resonant