Signs & Symptoms of Ear Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what symptoms are associated with ear disease
A
hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, otalgia(ear pain), ear discharge
2
Q
what are the different types of hearing loss
A
conductive, sensorineural, or mix of the two
3
Q
what signs are associated with ear disease
A
external scars, abnormalities of ear canal, changes in ear drum, swelling over mastoid, facial weakness, hearing loss
4
Q
what needs to be remembered about facial weakness and otalgia
A
facial weakness = may be incomplete
otalgia = may be referred pain
5
Q
what different abnormalities of the ear canal can be seen
A
discharge, swelling, bleeding, masses
