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1. 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






2. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






3. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






4. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






5. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






6. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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7. Another word for a nosebleed






8. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus






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. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






11. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






12. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






13. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.






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






15. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.






16. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>






17. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






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






19. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






20. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






21. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






22. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






23. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____






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






25. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






26. 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






27. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






28. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






29. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.






30. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.






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






32. 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






33. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






34. 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






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






36. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






37. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






38. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.






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






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






41. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






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






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






44. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






45. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






46. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






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

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48. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






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






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







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