19. Abnormal Findings – Ears, Nose & Throat

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Ear: Earache – severity ranges from a feeling of fullness or blockage to deep, boring pain. Hearing loss – can be conductive or sensorineural. Otorrhea – drainage from the ear. Nose: Epistaxis – nosebleed. Nasal flaring – may be a sign of respiratory distress. Nasal stuffiness and discharge – obstruction of nasal mucous membranes along with discharge of thin mucus. Pain or tenderness – may indicate a sign of sinusitis.  Throat and neck:  Dysphagia – difficult swallowing. Throat pain – discomfort in any part of the pharynx; may range from scratchy sensation to severe pain. Swollen lymph nodes – may indicate infection.
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Ears, Nose & Throat

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Ear: Earache – severity ranges from a feeling of fullness or blockage to deep, boring pain. Hearing loss – can be conductive or sensorineural. Otorrhea – drainage from the ear. Nose: Epistaxis – nosebleed. Nasal flaring – may be a sign of respiratory distress. Nasal stuffiness and discharge – obstruction of nasal mucous membranes along with discharge of thin mucus. Pain or tenderness – may indicate a sign of sinusitis.  Throat and neck:  Dysphagia – difficult swallowing. Throat pain – discomfort in any part of the pharynx; may range from scratchy sensation to severe pain. Swollen lymph nodes – may indicate infection.
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19. Abnormal Findings –

Ears, Nose & Throat

Ear: Earache – severity ranges from a feeling of fullness or blockage to deep, boring pain. Hearing loss – can be conductive or sensorineural. Otorrhea – drainage from the ear. Nose: Epistaxis – nosebleed. Nasal flaring – may be a sign of respiratory distress. Nasal stuffiness and discharge – obstruction of nasal mucous membranes along with discharge of thin mucus. Pain or tenderness – may indicate a sign of sinusitis.  Throat and neck:  Dysphagia – difficult swallowing. Throat pain – discomfort in any part of the pharynx; may range from scratchy sensation to severe pain. Swollen lymph nodes – may indicate infection.