Chronic Ear Disease

Susan D Emmett; John Kokesh; David Kaylie

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2018.06.008

Chronic Ear Disease

Med Clin North Am. 2018 Nov;102(6):1063-1079. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.06.008. Epub 2018 Sep 20.

Authors

Susan D Emmett¹, John Kokesh², David Kaylie³

Affiliations

¹ Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Global Health Institute, DUMC Box 3805, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Electronic address: susan.emmett@duke.edu.
² Department of Otolaryngology, Alaska Native Medical Center, 4315 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA.
³ Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC Box 3805, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

PMID: 30342609
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.06.008

Abstract

Chronic ear disease is composed of a spectrum of otologic disorders intrinsically tied to Eustachian tube dysfunction. Presentation can range from asymptomatic findings on physical examination to critically ill patients with intracranial complications. Internists represent the first line in diagnosis of these conditions, making awareness of the common signs and symptoms essential. With surgical management often required, partnership between internal medicine and otolaryngology is fundamental in the management of patients with chronic ear disease.

Keywords: Cholesteatoma; Eustachian tube dysfunction; Hearing loss; Otitis media.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Chronic Disease
Ear Diseases / diagnosis*
Ear Diseases / therapy*
Eustachian Tube*
Humans
Medical History Taking
Otitis Media with Effusion / diagnosis
Otitis Media with Effusion / therapy
Otitis Media, Suppurative / diagnosis
Otitis Media, Suppurative / therapy
Primary Health Care / methods*