Ear

Question 1

Otitis Externa

Answer 1

• swimmer’s ear
• inflammation/infection of external ear canal

Question 2

Causes of Otitis Externa

Answer 2

• constant moisture (sweat/water)
• trauma (cotton swab)
• earpiece wearing

Question 3

Symptoms of Otitis Externa

Answer 3

• ear pain/swelling
• no discharge
• fever
• hearing impairement

Question 4

Treatment of Otitis Externa

Answer 4

• ear drops
• antiseptic drops
• oral analgesics (ibuprofen)

Question 5

Otitis Media

Answer 5

inflammation of the middle of the ear

occurs in young children

Question 6

Symptoms of Otitis Media

Answer 6

• ear pain (child tugging at ear, cranky, feeling bad)
• decreased hearing
• fever

Question 7

Treatment of Otitis Media

Answer 7

• analegestics (acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
• oral antibiotics in cases > 48 hours

Question 8

Water Clogged Ear

Answer 8

Causes: swimming/bathing

Question 9

Treatment of Water Clogged Ear

Answer 9

• ear drying agents (isopropyl alcohol)
• ear plugs

Question 10

Cerumen Impaction

Answer 10

• earwax blocking ear canal

Question 11

Causes of Cerumen Impaction

Answer 11

• narrow ear canals
• no cleaning
• cotton swabs

Question 12

Symptoms of Cerumen Impaction

Answer 12

• Hearing impairment
• pain/ringing of ears

Question 13

Treatment of Cerumen Impaction

Answer 13

• hydrogen peroxide, mineral oil, debrox

Question 14

Ototoxicity

Answer 14

• damage to hearing or function of ear

Question 15

Causes of Ototoxicity

Answer 15

• chemicals
• medication induced

Question 16

Symptoms

Answer 16

• hearing loss
• ringing in ears
• dizziness

Question 17

Self Treat Ear

Answer 17

Cerumen Impaction
Otitis Media w/ effusion
Water Clogged Ear

Question 18

Refer Ear

Answer 18

severe pain
foreign objects in ear
trauma/bleeding
ruptured tympanic membrane
symptoms > 4 days or child younger than 12
cognitive impairment