EENT Conditions Review

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to common EENT conditions, suitable for exam preparation.

Otitis Media

Middle ear infection causing inflammation due to bacteria or virus.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.

Conductive Hearing Loss

Hearing loss due to problems in the outer or middle ear, preventing sound transmission.

Meniere’s Disease

An inner ear disorder characterized by vertigo, one-sided hearing loss, and tinnitus.

Tinnitus

The experience of hearing a sound in one or both ears without an external source.

Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

A common ear infection in children often related to upper respiratory infections.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Damage to the retina caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels in diabetes.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

A leading cause of vision loss in older adults affecting the central vision.

Cataracts

Clouding of the lens leading to blurred vision and is the leading cause of blindness.

Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the pharynx causing sore throat, often caused by viruses.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing, which can lead to complications like aspiration pneumonia.

Sinusitis

Inflammation of the sinuses that may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.

Allergic Rhinitis

An allergic reaction causing runny nose, sneezing, and other respiratory symptoms.