A patient is seen for hearing loss and odd popping noises in his left ear after "having a cold." This patient is demonstrating signs of what potential problem?
1. serous otitis media
2. otitis externa
3. acute otitis media
4. otitis interna
Correct Answer: 1
Typical manifestations of serous otitis media include decreased hearing in the affected ear and complaints of "snapping" or "popping" in the ear. Otitis externa is manifested by pain on manipulation of the external ear. Acute otitis media is manifested by pain and hearing loss, but without complaints of "snapping" or "popping." Otitis interna would be manifested by impairment of balance.
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