Signs and Symptoms of ear disease Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 types of hearing loss?
A
conductive
sensorineural
mixed
2
Q
what are some of the symptoms seen in ear disease?
A
hearing loss tinnitus vertigo otalgia ear discharge facial weakness
3
Q
What are the 2 things to consider in facial weakness?
A
can be incomplete
upper motor or lower motor neurone lesions
4
Q
what are the classic history flags in ear disease?
A
previous ear surgery nasal symptoms family history specific paediatric history neurological symptoms
5
Q
what are some signs indicative of ear disease?
A
external scars ear canal abnormalities changes in ear drum swelling over mastoid facial weakness hearing loss
6
Q
what are the potential ear canal abnormalities?
A
discharge
swelling
bleeding
masses
