HISTORY:
ear for
, up to °, over
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
Other elements:
EXAM:
General appearance:
Vital signs: , BP , HR , RR , SpO2 %, Temp °
Head:
Ears: -R: , -L:
Nose:
Throat:
Neck:
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Ear swab for culture
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- Avoid water exposure to the ear
- Avoid use of ear plugs or hearing aids until symptoms resolve
- Referral to otolaryngologist
- Follow-up in
- Return if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop such as fever, dizziness, or discharge from the ear