Spot the condition Flashcards
Presents not long after a sore throat

Scarlet fever
Complication of tonsillitis

Quinsy
A parent brings in their young child who has been crying and pulling at their ear

Otitis Media
A parent brings in their child. They don’t think the child is hearing very well as they aren’t responding to calls and have the TV turned up. There is a history of ear infections

Otitis Media with Effusion - Glue Ear
A patient comes in complaining of hearing loss. They had a bad earache which got steadily worse then suddenly relieved yesterday.

Perforation of the tympanic membrane
A regular swimmer presents with ear pain

Otitis externa
A gentleman presents with a foul smelling discharge from his ear and decreased hearing

Cholesteatoma