swallow test

There are two methods for swallowing test. The first is to place the olive head of the auscultation tube in the external auditory canal of the patient and the examiner, and then ask the patient to swallow, and judge whether the eustachian tube function is normal according to the auscultation. The second method is to ask the patient to swallow and observe the tympanic membrane. If the tympanic membrane can move outwards with swallowing action, the function is normal. Do not eat anything on fire before the test to avoid sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: other inspection Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Not suitable for the crowd: swallowing annoyed. Normal value The tympanic membrane can move outwards with swallowing action and function normally. Clinical significance Abnormal result The tympanic membrane cannot move outwards with swallowing action, and the function is not normal. Need to check the crowd The eustachian tube obstructs the patient. Precautions Taboo before the test: Do not eat anything on fire, avoid sore throat, and cause difficulty swallowing. Taboo when checking: Follow the doctor's arrangement. Inspection process Two methods: First, the olive head of the auscultation tube is placed in the external auditory canal of the patient and the examiner, and then the patient is swallowed, and the eustachian tube function is judged according to the auscultation. In the second method, the patient is asked to swallow. At this time, the tympanic membrane is observed. If the tympanic membrane can move outward with the swallowing action, the function is normal. Not suitable for the crowd Not suitable for people: swallowing annoyed people.

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