Which of the following is not a cause of conductive hearing loss
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5%
A. Wax impaction
7%
B. Otitis externa
74%
C. Ototoxicity
9%
D. Tympanic membrane perforation
5%
E. FB in the ear canal
7 years old boy who present with history of sustained trauma to his throat while holding his pen. Present to ER with severe sore throat, pain during swallowing and fever. On examination, bulging in posterior pharyngeal wall. What is the diagnosis?
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2%
A. Parotid abscess
14%
B. Parapharyngeal abscess
69%
C. Retropharyngeal abscess
2%
D. Submandibular abscess
12%
E. Peritonsilar abscess
⭕️Causes of retropharyngeal abscess.
✔️In children, upper respiratory infections usually occur before the onset of a retropharyngeal abscess.
📍For example, your child may first experience a middle or sinus infection.
✔️In older children and adults, a retropharyngeal abscess typically occurs after some type of trauma to the area.
📍This may include an injury, medical procedure, or dental work.
✔️In children, upper respiratory infections usually occur before the onset of a retropharyngeal abscess.
📍For example, your child may first experience a middle or sinus infection.
✔️In older children and adults, a retropharyngeal abscess typically occurs after some type of trauma to the area.
📍This may include an injury, medical procedure, or dental work.
⭕️The symptoms of retropharyngeal abscess include:-
📍difficulty or noisy breathing.
📍difficulty swallowing.
📍pain when swallowing.
📍drooling.
📍fever.
📍cough.
📍severe throat pain.
📍neck stiffness or swelling.
📍muscle spasms in the neck.
📍difficulty or noisy breathing.
📍difficulty swallowing.
📍pain when swallowing.
📍drooling.
📍fever.
📍cough.
📍severe throat pain.
📍neck stiffness or swelling.
📍muscle spasms in the neck.