Ottitis media in adults

Question 1

What is used to treat ottitis media in adults?

Answer 1

1. xylometozoline - decongestants
2. inflammation and oedema of the nasal cavity and post nasal space can cause conjestion in the Eustachian tube which results in glue ear forming

Question 2

Ix of ottitis media in adults

Answer 2

1. flexible nasal endoscopic exam
2. MRI
3. Post nasal space biopsy

Question 3

potential diagnosis?

Answer 3

lymphoid hyperplasia of adenonoidal tissue

• potential for nasopharyngeal cancer which is common in the chinese age group

Question 4

Tx

Answer 4

1. left grommet insertion

2. biospy would determine the diagnosis if it is a nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Question 5

Mx of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Answer 5

1. chemoradiotherapy