History and examination of the ear
History:
- earache, irritation
- deafness
- discharge
- tinnitus
- vertigo
- speech/language in children
Past medical history:
- barotrauma
- acoustic trauma
- head injury
- ototoxics
- family history
- previous ear surgery
Examination:
- pinna
- mastoid
- otoscopy - ear canal, tympanic membrane
- Rinne's and Weber's tests
- nystagmus
- facial nerve assessment
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