Inflammation of middle is called……….
a) otitis media
b) sinusitis
c) pneumonia
d) tuberculosis
Which of the
following equalize the pressure between
the middle ear cavity and the outside mucus to drain out of the middle ear
cavity?
a) ear canal
b) pharynx
c) choclea
d) Eustachian tube
Explanation: a narrow passage leading from the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear, permitting the equalization of pressure on each side of the eardrum.
Who are more commonly affected with otitis media?
a) adult male
b) adult femal
c) children
d) all of these
Explanation: they have small sized and horizontal position of their eustachian tube
Which of the following is/are the most common cause/s of otitis media?
a) allergy and infection
b) blockage of Eustachian tubes
c) deficiency of nutrients
d) all of these
Which of the following is/are the symptom/s of otitis media?
a) sudden, severe earache, deafness, difficulty in speaking and hearing and tinnitus
b) sense of fullness in the ear, nausea and irritability
c) fever, headache, change in appetite or sleeping patterns and fluid leaking from ear
d) all of these
Explanation: tinnitus means ring or buzzing in the ear
Which of the following device is used to look into the ear?
a) otoscope
b) auriscope
c) microscope
d) both a and b
Explanation: otoscope or auriscope consists of a light source and a simple low-power magnifying lens
