Nuggets of ORL-RHINOLOGY
Oesophagus refers to the muscular tube that connect the throat to the stomach.
Ear, Nose, Nuggets of Otorhinolaryngology, Throat
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Ear, Nose, Nuggets of Otorhinolaryngology, Throat
Nuggets of Otorhinolaryngology-Basic sciences
Oesophagus refers to the muscular tube that connect the throat to the stomach.
Approach to Managing a 3-Year-Old Boy with a Foreign Body impacted in the ear canal.
Insertion of foreign bodies into the ear canal is a common occurrence in children, often due to curiosity or accidental insertion.
Incision and Drainage of Hematoma Auris
Hematoma auris, or auricular hematoma, is a collection of blood in the space between the cartilage of the ear and the perichondrium, the layer of tissue that surrounds the cartilage.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
TMJ arthritis refers to inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to the skull.
Otoacoustic Emissions
Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) are sounds produced by the inner ear, specifically the cochlea, in response to sound stimulation.
Tympanometry
Tympanometry is an objective test used to assess the function of the middle ear system. It measures the movement of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and the reflexes of the middle ear muscles in response to changes in air pressure.
Clinical Voice Test (CVT) for Hearing Loss
The Clinical Voice Test (CVT) is a simple, bedside test used to assess hearing loss. It involves whispering words or numbers at varying distances from the patient’s ear to estimate their hearing threshold.
Otitic Barotrauma
Otitic barotrauma refers to injury to the middle ear caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, often occurring during activities like flying, diving, or traveling through tunnels.
Preauricular Sinus
Laryngomalacia is a congenital condition characterized by the softening of the tissues of the larynx (voice box), leading to partial airway obstruction.
