Ear Disorders
What is cerumen impaction?
Build-up of earwax causing pressure or hearing loss.
What is epistaxis?
Nosebleed
What is dentalgia?
Toothache, may lead to abscess.
What does Battle’s sign indicate?
Basilar skull fracture.
What is trismus?
Inability to open mouth fully; seen in abscess or trauma.
What is labyrinthitis?
Inner ear inflammation causing vertigo and balance loss.
What is rhinitis?
Inflammation of sinuses often causing facial pain.
What is Ludwig angina?
Severe infection under tongue, can obstruct airway.
What does a white tongue lesion suggest?
Possible thrush or leukoplakia.
What is a sign of Ludwig angina?
Neck swelling, drooling, altered speech.
What is Meniere disease?
Chronic condition with vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
What is sinusitis?
Inflammation of sinuses often causing facial pain.
What is epiglottitis?
Inflamed epiglottis blocking airway; emergency.
What is the sniffing position used for?
Helps open airway in epiglottitis or airway swelling.
What is stridor a sign of?
Upper airway obstruction.
What is otitis externa?
Infection of the outer ear canal, also known as swimmer’s ear.
What is a nasal foreign body?
Object stuck in nose, often in kids, may cause foul discharge.
What is thrush?
Oral candidiasis; white patches in mouth.
What are signs of airway compromise?
Stridor, drooling, tripod position.
What is indicated by a hoarse voice and sore throat?
Laryngitis or possible airway inflammation.
What is the main risk with ear trauma?
Hearing loss or balance disruption.
When not to use a nasopharyngeal airway?
Suspected nasal fracture (facial trauma) or CSF leakage.
What is TMJ disorder?
Jaw pain and dysfunction at the temporomandibular joint.
What not to do with suspected epiglottitis?
Do not look into the mouth or agitate the patient.
What is peritonsillar abscess?
Infection behind tonsils; may block airway.