ENT

Question 1

Common cause of conductive hearing loss in young adults

Answer 1

Otosclerosis

Question 2

Treatment for malignant otitis externa

Answer 2

Usually cipro (or other anti-pseudomonal)
(Surgery only needed in refractory cases of osteo)

Question 3

Chronic ear drainage with otoscopy showing peripheral granulation and skin debris around the TM.

Answer 3

Cholesteatoma (can lead to hearing loss, CN palsies, and CNS infections)

Question 4

Treatment for non-allergic rhinitis

Answer 4

Intranasal (nor oral) steroids or antihistamines (oral antihistamines won’t work)

Question 5

What is associated iwth nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Answer 5

EBV reactivation