This 30-year-old white female was seen by the ENT specialist for a diagnosis of mucoserous otitis media on the right. Patient was admitted to City Hospital and developed cholesteatoma. A tube was inserted for the chronic adhesive otitis media with secondary cholesteatoma. Patient progressed favorably postoperatively, but the cholesteatoma continues to enlarge in size. Presently she is in the hospital for a right tympanoplasty under general anesthetic. She is experiencing vertigo and tinnitus.
Create a blog entry and answer the following questions.
1. The abbreviation ENT, meaning "ears, nose, and throat," can also refer to a ____________. (specialist treating ENT)
2. Define cholesteatoma.
3. Identify the medical term meaning surgical repair of the middle ear.
4. What is otitis media?
5. Define vertigo and tinnitus.
This 30-year-old white female was seen by the ENT specialist for a diagnosis of mucoserous otitis media on the right. P
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