Ear conditions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Symptoms: otitis media
A
Common in children w cold/flu
Throbbing earache
Mucopurulent discharge
Pain in mastoid area
Self limiting: 3 days
2
Q
Symptoms: otitis externa
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Skin inflammation of ear canal = pain
Itchy
3
Q
Symptoms: ear wax
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Temp deafness
Ear discomfort: blocked ears
4
Q
Referral: otitis media
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- Pain doesn’t resolve w analgesics
- Systemic
- No improvement >72H
- Mastoiditis
- Under 2 w bilateral otitis media
5
Q
Referral: otitis externa
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- Deafness
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Blocked ears
- N+V
- Under 12
6
Q
Treatment
A
Otitis externa
- Earcalm spray 12+
- Refer if no improvement after 2 days
Wax
- Water base: sodium bicarbonate
- Oil: olive, arrachs
- Hydrogen peroxide (otex)
7
Q
Advice
A
Otitis media
- Self limiting + resolve w/in 3 days
- Treat w simple analgesics
Externa
- Can be caused by allergy
- Wear ear plugs when swimming
- Avoid shampoo, soap in ears
