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Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

Inflammation of paranasal sinuses caused by bacteria, with symptoms like facial pain, pressure, fever, and mucopurulent nasal discharge.

Sinus Aspiration and Culture

Gold standard diagnostic method for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis, rarely performed due to invasiveness.

Haemophilus influenzae

Bacterial pathogen causing acute bacterial rhinosinusitis, treated with Amoxicillin/Clavulanate.

Glaucoma

Condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure, leading to vision loss, with risk factors like African American ethnicity and high myopia.

Hordeolum

Painful abscess on the eyelid caused by staph aureus, may require lancing and antibiotic ointment.

Mononucleosis

Caused by Epstein-Barr virus, diagnosed with a Monospot test, presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, and atypical lymphocytosis.

Otitis Externa

Infection of the outer ear canal, commonly caused by Pseudomonas, treated with Ofloxacin or Ciprodex.

Peritonsillar Abscess

Infection in the tonsils leading to fever, sore throat, and muffled voice, may require antibiotics, drainage, or tonsillectomy.

Pterygium

Abnormal growth of conjunctival tissue on the eye, caused by UV exposure, may encroach on the cornea and require ophthalmology referral.

Strep Pharyngitis

Throat infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria, diagnosed based on Centor score criteria and treated with antibiotics like Penicillin or Amoxicillin.

ELIMINATE ASA or NSAIDS

It is crucial to avoid the use of aspirin (ASA) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to prevent further damage to the hearing.

Oral antidepressants

Medications taken by mouth to help manage emotional well-being and cope with the challenges associated with hearing loss.

Hearing aid

A device worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound for individuals with hearing impairment.

Audiologist referral

Essential when conductive hearing loss is detected, as audiologists specialize in assessing and treating hearing disorders.