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1. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.






2. May affect the pharyngeal - palatine - or lingual tonsils. Usually refers to the palatine tonsils and it is the palatine tonsils that are removed during the procedure - tonsillectomy. Most often caused by streptococcal organisms.






3. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






4. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc






5. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






6. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






7. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






8. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.






9. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






10. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






11. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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12. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






13. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






14. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






15. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






16. Auditory or Pharyngotympanic - enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear. Their function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane - preventing rupture of the TM. Opens during yawning - chewing and swallowing and blowing the






17. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






18. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






19. Growth that originate from mucous membrane - most often develop in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis. They can multiple and in some cases - the size and number may cause complete obstruction of the nose. The sense of olfaction is often impair






20. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________






21. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






22. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






23. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






24. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






25. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






26. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






27. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






28. An esophageal diverticulum

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29. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?






30. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






31. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






32. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule






33. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






34. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.






35. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________






36. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






37. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






38. Pinna consists of 2 parts






39. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






40. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






41. Another word for a nosebleed






42. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






43. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






44. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






45. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






46. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear






47. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






48. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






49. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






50. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.







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