What is the differential diagnosis for sensorineural hearing loss?
January 5, 2021 5:18 amWith sensorineural hearing loss, there is a defect in the conversion of sound into neural signals, such tha air conduction... View Article
Archives
Peritonsillar abscess – What are the signs and symptoms, relevant dDx., sequelae, work up, and treatment options?
January 5, 2021 5:17 amPeritonsillar abscess is cellulitis of the space behind the tonsillar capsule extending onto the soft palate, usually associated with Group... View Article
What is the differential diagnosis for dizziness?
January 5, 2021 5:16 amPeripheral vertigo Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Labyrinthitis Vestibular neuronitis Meniere’s disease Cholesteatoma Ototoxic drugs Central vertigo CNS disease (multiple sclerosis)... View Article
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – What are the signs and symptoms, relevant dDx., sequelae, work up, and treatment options?
January 5, 2021 5:13 amBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common cause of episodic vertigo, and is thought to be caused by loose,... View Article
Laryngitis – What are the signs and symptoms, relevant dDx., sequelae, work up, and treatment options?
January 5, 2021 5:12 amLaryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx caused by viral or bacterial infection, allergies, irritants or overuse. Sn. & Sx.:... View Article
Otitis externa – What are the signs and symptoms, relevant dDx., sequelae, work up, and treatment options?
January 5, 2021 5:11 amOtitis externa is a bacterial or fungal infection of the outer ear canal, commonly associated with swimming and use of... View Article
What is the differential diagnosis for conductive hearing loss?
January 5, 2021 5:10 amWith conductive hearing loss, the conduction of sound to the cochlea is impaired, such that bone conduction is > air... View Article
Allergic rhinitis – What are the signs and symptoms, relevant dDx., sequelae, work up, and treatment options?
January 5, 2021 5:09 amAllergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the nasal cavity, commonly occurs seasonally due to... View Article
What is the differential diagnosis for hoarseness?
January 5, 2021 5:08 amInfection Acute or chronic laryngitis Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) Inflammatory Gastroesophageal reflux laryngitis Vocal cord polyps or nodules Lifestyle (smoking, chronic alcohol... View Article
Zinc – What are the indications and contraindications?
January 5, 2021 5:07 amNiacin and niacinamide (vitamin B3) is found in organ meats, poultry, fish, dairy, whole grains, almonds and legumes. Niacin is... View Article