Parotitis/Sialadentitis Painful swelling of the parotid one or both parotid glands Cause Viral infection Historically the number one cause was the mumps Parainfluenza and Epstein barr are the most common HIV Bacterial infection Staph Aureus is the most common bacteria Autoimmune … [Read more...]
S2 E071 Throat and Mouth Infections and Inflammation
Oropharyngeal Infections/Inflammatory disorders Aphthous ulcers (Canker sore) Round ulcer on oral mucosa Unknown etiology Clinical Presentation Small open sore in the mouth The sore is yellow or white Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Clinical … [Read more...]
S2 E70 The Nose and Sinuses
Acute/chronic sinusitis An inflammation/infection of the sinusesTypically secondary to an upper respiratory infection or seasonal allergiesMost common pathogens Strep pneumoniaeHaemophilus InfluenzaeMoraxella catarrhalisStaph aureus Predisposing Factors Anything that obstructs drainage … [Read more...]
S2 E069 Inner Ear and Hearing Loss
<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Slow growing benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve, CN VIII Occurs in males and females equally Most often found in those between the ages of 50 and 60. The are … [Read more...]
S2 E068 External and Inner Ear from the PANCE Blue Print
<< Click here to get 23 ENT questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> External Ear Cerumen Impaction Ear wax built up in the external ear canal Cerumen can be impacted by the patients use of a cotton swab Clinical Presentation Routine office visit Progressive hearing … [Read more...]