My GP Notes

EAR, ENT

Acute Otitis Media

Otitis Media Terms: Otitis Media (OM): Refers to all forms…
EAR, ENT

Acute Otitis Media with Perforation (AOMwiP)

non-pharm: pharm: Review weekly until the signs of AOM have…
ENT, NOSE

Adenoid hypertrophy
ENT, IMMUNOLOGY, NOSE, RESPIRATORY

Allergic Rhinitis

Rhinitis, also known as coryza, is irritation and inflammation of…
DERMATOLOGY, ENT, MOUTH

Angular Cheilitis

Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment General Measures Specific Measures
EAR, ENT, PAEDIATRICS

Audiological Assessment and Management

Listening behaviours and warning signs to ask parents about When…
EAR, ENT

Barotrauma

Characteristic features differentiating inner ear barotrauma and inner ear decompression…
EAR, ENT

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Introduction Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology History and Physical Evaluation Treatment/Management Repositioning…
EAR, ENT

Cholesteatoma

Definition: Clinical Presentation: Examination: Pathogenesis: Congenital Cholesteatoma: Acquired Cholesteatoma: Differential…
EAR, ENT

Chronic suppurative otitis media

Management
ENT, MOUTH

Dental

Gingivitis Dry socket Trauma Loose or displaced teeth (periodontal displacement…
ENT, IMMUNOLOGY, RESPIRATORY

Dustmite, Pet dander, Mould, Pollen Minimisation
EAR, ENT

Ear wax management

Anatomy Ear Wax (Cerumen) Causes of Ear Wax Accumulation Indications…
NOSE

Epistaxis

Classification Causes Hypertension: Red Flags History Management Acute bleed Followup
EAR, ENT

Eustachian tube dysfunction
EAR, ENT

External auditory exostosis (Exostoses)

Clinical differential diagnoses of EAE include EAE can be classified…
ENT, NEUROLOGY

Facial pain

may not be identified by clinical assessment. Maxillary sinusitis Trigeminal…
ENT, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, RESPIRATORY

Glandular fever (EBV)

clinical features of acute EBV infection Adolescent infectious mononucleosis Clinical…
ENT, MOUTH

Glossitis

Anatomy of the Tongue Etiology of Glossitis Epidemiology Pathophysiology History…
ENT, MOUTH

Halitosis

Halitosis, or oral malodour, is a common complaint among the…
ENT, MOUTH, PAEDIATRICS

Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Age Group Affected: Transmission: Causative Agents: Modes of Transmission: Signs…
ENT, NECK

Hoarse Voice

General rule: consider referral in the following circumstances Causes: Primary…
EAR, ENT

Idiopathic Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Definition: Epidemiology: Symptoms: Diagnosis: Prognosis: Treatment:
EAR, ENT

Labyrinthitis

Anatomy Etiology Epidemiology History and Physical Examination Evaluation Treatment/Management Differential…
EAR, ENT

Mastoiditis
EAR, ENT

Meniere Disease

from: MedicineToday 2014; 15(3): 18-26 Hallmark of Acute Attack: Vertigo…
EMERGENCY, ENT, NOSE

Nasal Bone Fractures

Anatomy History and Physical Examination Evaluation Treatment / Management Differential…
ENT, NECK

NECK MASSES in ADULTS

Ancillary investigations for adult neck massesintended to assist clinicians when…
ENT, NECK, NECK PAEDS, PAEDIATRICS

Neck MASSES in KIDS

divided into the broad categories of congenital, inflammatory/infective and neoplastic…
EAR, ENT

Noise-induced deafness

Noise trauma is a primary preventable cause of sensorineural hearing…
ENT, IMMUNOLOGY, NOSE, RESPIRATORY

Nonallergic Rhinitis

Vasomotor rhinitis
ENT, MOUTH

Oral candidiasis

3 forms SSx
ENT, MOUTH

Oral disease

may present as Ulcerated lesions Traumatic ulcers Aphthous ulcers Oral…
ENT, MOUTH

Oral lichen planus

Multiple subtypes may be observed in a single patient.
EAR, ENT

Otalgia

OTALGIA Local Causes Referred (10 T’s + 2) Primary or…
EAR, ENT

Otitis externa

Acute localised otitis externa Necrotising otitis externa
EAR, ENT

Otitis media with effusion (OME)
ENT, NECK

Parotitis
EAR, ENT

Perforation

Aetiology Symptoms Red flags Signs Management Keep ear dry ENT…
ENT, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS, RESPIRATORY

Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)

Epidemiology Pathophysiology Symptoms Physical Exam Findings Clinical features associated with…
CANCER, ENT, NECK

Pharyngeal Cancers

Painful Swallowing + Ear Pain + Hoarseness = Pharyngeal Cancer…
ENT, MOUTH

Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding

Incidence and Timing Red Flags Assessment Laboratory Tests (if indicated)…
EAR, ENT

Presbyacusis

Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment
ENT, NOSE

Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Physiology of Nasal Congestion Topical Nasal Decongestants Pathophysiology- unknown (Hypotheses)…
EAR, ENT

Rinne’s Test and Weber’s Test

Rinne’s Test Weber’s Test Rinne’s test Weber’s test Normal…
ENT, MOUTH

Sialolithiasisis
ENT, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, NOSE, RESPIRATORY

Sinusitis

Overview: Prevalence: Anatomy: Paranasal Sinuses: Mucociliary System: Pathophysiology: Diagnostic criteria…
EAR, ENT

Sudden onset hearing loss (SOHL)

Sudden Onset Hearing Loss (SOHL) is characterized by the patient’s…
ENT, NECK

Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)

TMD encompasses a group of disorders affecting the masticatory system,…
EAR, ENT

Tinnitus

Type of Tinnitus Description Possible Causes/Differentials Subjective Tinnitus Only the…
ENT, MOUTH

tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
ENT, NOSE

Vasomotor Rhinitis (VMR)

Definition: Features of Vasomotor Rhinitis: Triggers: Diagnosis: Key Features: Other…
EAR, ENT

VERTIGO

These peripheral causes of vertigo are benign, and treatment involves…
EAR

Vertigo differentials

Meniere’s Disease Vestibular Neuritis Labyrinthitis Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)…
EAR, ENT

Vestibular Neuronitis

Introduction Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology History and Physical Examination Evaluation Treatment…
EAR, ENT

Vestibular schwannoma/ acoustic neuroma

Overview: Epidemiology: Symptoms: Imaging: Referral: Additional Notes: