The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast cover image

#413: Common Ear Complaints, Ear Exam 101, Cerumen Remedies, and more! Get an EARful with Dr. Angela Peng!

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

00:00

Approach to a Patient with Ear Pain

The speakers discuss how to approach a patient with ear pain, emphasizing the importance of conducting a thorough examination of the ear and considering other possible causes such as TMJ or throat issues. They highlight the need to rule out any lesions or pathology and mention the possibility of inner ear pain being related to cardiac or gastrointestinal issues, although less common. Overall, they discuss key questions to ask, imaging techniques, and the importance of referring to an ENT specialist if necessary.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app