The Ear

Question 1

What parts of the body are defined by the term vestibular and what do they control?

Answer 1

The inner ear and brain are described as vestibular and these control balance and eye movement.

Question 2

What type of movement causes motion sickness?

How would this be presented in a patient?

Answer 2

Any type of movement can cause motionsickness and is presented in a patient by nausea, ab discomfort, vomit, fatigue and weakness.

Question 3

Why does motion sickness occur?

Answer 3

It occurs as a result of the brains inability to process information about movement and position.

Question 4

What treatment is offered to a patient with motionsickness?

Answer 4

1st generation antihistamines (promethazine) and anticholinergics.

Hyoscine

Question 5

In which part of the ear do bacterial ear infections commonly occur?

Answer 5

Bacterial ear infections usually occur in the middle part of the ear also know as the otitis media.

Question 6

What happens to the ear during bacterial infection?

Answer 6

During infection the eustachian tubes within the ear become clogged with fluid/mucus.

Question 7

What are common signs and symptoms of ear infection?

Answer 7

Ear pain
Difficulty hearing
Fluid drainage from ear.

Question 8

What is the 1st line treatment for bacterial ear infections?

Answer 8

The 1st line treatment would be antibiotics in the form of ear drops or oral medication. (Gentamicin/amoxicillin)