External ear examination

External ear examination to observe the external auditory canal, auricle, tympanic membrane, sputum, foreign body, bacterial infection to determine the disease. The subject sits sideways and the auricle faces the examiner; the examiner projects the focus of the fossa reflection first onto the subject's external auditory canal. When adjusting the focal length, the examiner can move the head forward and backward to make the brightest spot hit the detected part. Basic Information Specialist Category: Otolaryngology Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Follow the doctor's arrangements. Normal value There is no condition in the ear. Clinical significance Abnormal results: Acne in the external auditory canal, ulceration may be external auditory canal, perforation of the tympanic membrane, pain in the auricle. Need to check the crowd: External auditory canal, tympanic membrane perforation patients. Precautions Taboo before inspection: None. Taboo when checking: Follow the checker's arrangement. Inspection process The auricle was pulled back, up and outside, and the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane were observed. The external auditory canal was observed for sputum and foreign body. The skin was red and swollen, with or without edema, with or without secretions, traits and odor, and the color of the tympanic membrane was observed. Activity and the presence or absence of perforation and its location and size to see if there is tenderness. Not suitable for the crowd Not suitable for the crowd: no.

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