ENT history

Question 1

6 otological presenting complaints.

Answer 1

Ear pain (otalgia)
Ear discharge (otorrhoea)
Vertigo (horizontal spinning sensation for ENT)
Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Aural fullness (Meniere's)

Question 2

Major points in otological history.

a) PMHx
b) FHx
c) DHx
d) SHx

Answer 2

a) PMHx - ear surgery, ear/URTI infections, grommet insertions, trauma (ossicular disruption, perforation)
b) FHx - hearing loss, Meniere’s
c) Ototoxic drugs (aminoglycosides, furosemide, other)
d) Noise exposure (+ protection), swimmer (bony exostosis, otitis externa)