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| which etiology for a sensorineaural loss requires IMMEDIATE referral to a physician for evaluation and treatment |
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| two risk factors for pseudihypacusis |
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| seeking financial compensation, history of physical abuse |
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| this results in over secretion of endolymph in the scale media. Reisner's membrane ruptures from excessive amounts of fluid and cases Vertigo Aural fullness Fluctuation unilateral SNHL Poor speech discrimination and Roaring tinnitus |
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Outer and middle ear disorders usually occur due to two common types of pathologies
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structural defects due to embryologic malformations -structural changes secondary to infection or trauma |
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| Infection of the meninges Usually results in complete deafness |
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| T/F Most issues in the outer and middle ear are usually medically related and can be treated |
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| Why Are Children More Susceptible to otitis media? |
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| ET in adults tilts downward at about a 45 degree angle. But, in infants and young children the ET is almost horizontal. Reflux of liquids can occur into the middle ear space and cause fluid. |
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| T/F otitis media can be treated surgically and medically with antibiotics |
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| occurs when pressure is very negative in the middle ear space and “sucks” the eardrum back against the middle ear space. See this when eustachian tube is not working. |
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| What are three things that may occur if otitis media is left untreated? |
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Ossicular erosion
Mastoiditis
Cholesteatoma |
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| T/F Otitis Media, Cholesteatoma, Otosclerosis, and Ossicular Disarticulation are all disorders of the inner ear |
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| FALSE THEY ARE DISORDERS OF THE MIDDLE EAR |
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| This appears as a white mass behind the TM |
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| It is a fixation of the stapes into the oval window Has a genetic link, and most often occurs in females. Usually occurs bilaterally. Usually treated surgically by a procedure called stapedectomy |
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| This is also known as Flemingo pink sign, and is a diagnostic indicator for otosclerosis, pinkish red TM |
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| Explain where Carhart's notch occurs and why it occurs |
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| What is Bone characteristically dips at 2000 Hz. The notch is known as Carhart’s notch. Shift in resonant frequency of middle ear caused by immobile oval window. Is associated with otosclerosis |
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