{"id":416,"date":"2010-12-02T14:08:49","date_gmt":"2010-12-02T14:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloverock.info\/mockosce23\/new\/the-ear\/"},"modified":"2023-01-11T22:34:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T22:34:02","slug":"the-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qpercom.com\/sim\/index.php\/the-examination-of-the-ear-nose-mouth-throat-and-neck\/the-ear\/the-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"The ear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Examination of the ear takes place often and in diverse circumstances. In cure-focused primary care, it will be carried out in a GP practice and in secondary care the ear examination will mainly be carried out in the ENT surgery practice, but also in paediatric, neurology and internal medicine practices. In social and preventative healthcare the examination of the ear also forms part of the examination protocols. During the ear examination a patient is examined for any structural abnormalities and\/or damage to the anatomical structures of the ear that may give rise to or lead to symptoms. This is done primarily through inspection. Palpation plays a minor role in the examination of the ear.<\/p>\n

What is your prediagnosis and what will you ask the patient?<\/p>\n

Prediagnosis<\/strong><\/span>
\nCongenital abnormalities<\/span>
\nInflammation<\/span>
\nTumours<\/span>
\nVascular problems<\/span>
\nTrauma<\/span>
\nDegenerative disorders of the:<\/span>
\n– auricle or pinna<\/span><\/em>
\n– auditory meatus<\/span><\/em>
\n– middle ear<\/span><\/em>
\n– inner ear<\/span><\/em>
\nAllergy<\/span><\/p>\n

In the history-taking the following should be explored:<\/p>\n