HISTORY:
earache for
Severity: , / 10
Pattern:
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
, up to °, over
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Other elements:
EXAM:
General appearance:
Vital signs: , BP , HR , RR , SpO2 %, Temp °
Head:
Eyes: -R: , -L: ,
Ears: -R: , -L:
Nose:
Throat:
Neck:
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Audiogram
- Blood work: ,
- Ear swab for culture
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- Warm compresses
- Avoid swimming
- Avoid q-tips
- Referral to otolaryngologist
- Referral to dentist for ATM dysfunction
- Follow-up in
- Return if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop such as hearing loss, fever, or discharge from the ear