Overview
What is the pathophysiology of otalgia?
What is the prevalence of otalgia?
Presentation
What should be the focus of the clinical history for the diagnosis of otalgia?
What is included in the physical exam for otalgia?
Which conditions are associated with otalgia?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Otalgia?
Workup
What is the role of lab testing in the workup of otalgia?
What is the role of imaging studies in the workup of otalgia?
Which additional studies may be helpful in the workup of otalgia?
What is the role of local anesthesia in the workup of otalgia?
Treatment
What should be included in the medical history of patients with otalgia?
What should be included in the physical exam for otalgia?
What is included in the preliminary testing of otalgia?
How is the underlying cause of otalgia treated?
When is local anesthesia considered in the treatment of otalgia?
When are diagnostic procedures indicated in the management of otalgia?
What is the role of surgery in the treatment of otalgia?
Which specialist consultations are beneficial to patients with otalgia?
Which dietary modifications are used in the treatment of otalgia?
Which activity modifications are used in the treatment of otalgia?
Medications
What is the role of medications in the treatment of otalgia?
Which medications in the drug class Analgesics are used in the treatment of Otalgia?
Which medications in the drug class Antacids are used in the treatment of Otalgia?
Which medications in the drug class Antifungals are used in the treatment of Otalgia?
Which medications in the drug class Antivirals are used in the treatment of Otalgia?
Which medications in the drug class Antibiotics are used in the treatment of Otalgia?
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This picture demonstrates the diversity of pathologies that can be the source of referred otalgia.