RTS - ears Flashcards
1
Q
What is otitis externa and TM
A
- Redness of outter ear, itching, pain when touching
- TM: Acetic acid 2%, atleast TDS
2
Q
TM for ear wax
A
3
Q
SM and TM for otitis media
A
- Common in children
- Inection of the middle ear
- Usually accompanied by a cold, ear ache, fever headache, leakiness of ear
- TM: symptomatic, refer for ABs
4
Q
SM and TM of glue ear
A
- Common childhood one
- Middle ear is filled with fluid
- Loss of hearing
- TM: Glue ear resolves by itself, usually within three months, then REFER
5
Q
SM and TM of tinnitus
A
- Ringing of the ear
- Always refer
6
Q
SM and TM of vertigo
A
- Feels like spinning and ofte caused by inner ear problem, unbalanced, titlting
- REFER
