Notes in 01_Otitis Media (Effusion, Acute, Chronic)

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Otitis media with Effusion (Glue ear)}} refers to {{c2::chronic inflammation of the middle ear, with collection of fluid in the Eustachian tube}…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue ear)}} {{c1::Conductive hearing loss and inattention Reduced communication – e.g. mispronouncin…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue ear)Remembered as {{c1::EARS}}{{c1::Eustachian tube abnormalities (eg. in Down's syndrome)}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Otitis media with effusion (Glue ear) is via {{c1::Audiograms and audiometry (shows conductive hearing loss)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue ear) {{c1::Usually self-limiting within 3 months}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Persistent (>3 months) Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue ear) First-line: {{c1::Grommets — +/- adenoidectomy (If frequent URT…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Acute otitis media}} is an {{c2::acute infection present in the middle ear, commonly found in children <3}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acute Otitis Media}} {{c1::Rapid onset ear pain (Otalgia) ‒ ear tugging}} {{c1::Ear discharge (Otorrhoea) if perforated}}{{c1::C…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Acute Otitis Media {{c1::Usually only Observation and Analgesia}} {{c1::If using Antibiotics Amoxicillin (for 5-7 day course) In patient…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM)}} is {{c2::a chronic disorder with persistent rupture of the tympanic membrane and subsequent otorrhoea …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM)}} {{c1::Chronic (>6-12 weeks) of recurrent ear discharge}} {{c1::Conductive hearing l…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of {{c2::Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM)}} {{c1::Perforation of the tympanic membrane (Recurrent infection + Hearing loss)}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Red Flags of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Vertigo – suggests labyrinthitis}} {{c1::Ear pain}} {{c1::Facial paralysis – …
Published	02/10/2024	If Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) presents with {{c1::Vertigo}} this suggests {{c2::labyrinthitis}} which can lead to meningitis and enc…
Published	02/10/2024	If Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) presents with {{c1::facial paralysis}} this suggests {{c2::Cholesteatoma}} or {{c2::Mastoiditis}}&nbsp…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Perforation of Tympanic membrane {{c1::Infection}} {{c1::Trauma}} {{c1::Grommet}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Perforation of Tympanic membrane}} {{c1::Recurrent infections}} {{c1::Hearing loss}} {{c1::Perforation on otoscopy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Perforation of Tympanic Membrane}} {{c1::Myringoplasty + Water precautions}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Cholesteatoma}} ENT referral for {{c1::Mastoidectomy}}
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