Hearing Disorders
Conductive hearing loss Hearing loss

Definition : Problem with sounds being sent through the outer and middle ear which causes sounds to be muffled.

Causes

Foreign object in the ear canal

Illicit drug use

Blockage due to wax

Family history

Medical conditions

Industrial chemicals

Noisy environment

Physical examination

Inspection of the tympanic membrane for obstruction

Tympanic membrane mobility testing requires pneumatic bulb

Inspection of the auditory canal

Evaluation of vestibular

Examination of the sinuses and the neck

Rehabilitation

Training in utilizing nonverbal cues

Enhanced communication skills

Client should be provided with communication therapy pragrammes

Avoid noisy environments

Health education

keep up with the follow up dates

Stop smoking

Take medication as prescribed by the doctor

Keep your ears clean and dry

Avoid noisy environments

Treatment

Nursing care plan

Promote hygiene

Advice patient to use warm heating pads to promote vasodilation

Assist patient to sit in a comfortable position

Promote an environment with less noise

Administer medication as prescribed by the doctor

Assess clients hearing ability

Monitoring of vital signs

Advice family members not to shout when speaking to the client at home.

Antibiotics

Amplification

Surgery