Ear Disorder Quiz

What is the most common cause of otitis media?

• Injury from loud noises

• Bacterial or viral infection

• Excessive earwax buildup

• Allergic reaction to pollen

What is the medical term for ringing in the ears?

• vertigo

• earache

• tinnitus

• migraine

What is the main symptom of Meniere's Disease?

• Vertigo

• Fever

• Rash

• Headache

What type of hearing loss occurs when sound waves cannot reach the inner ear?

• Sensorineural hearing loss

• Mixed hearing loss

• Conductive hearing loss

• Auditory processing disorder

What is the sensation of spinning or dizziness called in medical terms?

• vertigo

• fatigue

• drowsiness

• nausea

What are the risk factors for developing otitis media?

• Regular exercise

• Living in a warm climate

• Eating a healthy diet

• Risk factors for developing otitis media include age (children under 3 years old), exposure to secondhand smoke, attending daycare, and a family history of ear infections.

How is tinnitus diagnosed?

• By conducting a taste test

• Through a physical examination, hearing tests, and imaging tests

• By measuring body temperature

• By checking blood pressure and heart rate

What are the treatment options for Meniere's Disease?

• Herbal remedies and homeopathy

• Medication, dietary changes, and in some cases, surgery

• No treatment needed, it will resolve on its own

• Physical therapy and exercise

What are the common causes of conductive hearing loss?

• Earwax buildup, fluid in the middle ear, ear infection, perforated eardrum, and abnormal bone growth in the middle ear

• Genetic factors

• Aging

• Excessive noise exposure

What are the different types of vertigo?

• Inner ear vertigo and outer ear vertigo

• Upward vertigo and downward vertigo

• Peripheral vertigo and central vertigo

• Acute vertigo and chronic vertigo