Otolaryngology Poll

A 45 year old lady with dry central perforation in one ear . No complaints.Should we operate ?


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A flock of Birds in Leh (Photo:Dr RCV)

QUIZ ROUND 2-QUESTIONS

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Dr Jayita Poduval
Associate Professor
Department Of ENT
AIMST University
Kedah Darul Alam
Malaysia
drjayitapoduval@gmail.com

ENT Quiz Round 1

1.1]SECTION ON EAR-Marquet’s technique may be employed in
A]cochlear implant surgery
B]tympanoplasty
C]stapedectomy
D]removal of acoustic neuroma

2 Prominent differences between cystic fibrosis(CF) and primary ciliary dyskinesia(PCD)are all except
A]nasal polyposis is more common in CF than in PCD
B]interleukin IL-8 is higher in CF than in PCD
C]prognosis is worse in CF than in PCD
D]diagnostic tools are more basic in CF than in PCD

3. Apathetic thyrotoxicosis may be encountered in
A]elderly patients
B]children
C]patients suffering from depression
D]pregnant women

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Dr Jayita Poduval
Associate Professor
Department Of ENT
AIMST University
Kedah Darul Alam
Malaysia
drjayitapoduval@gmail.com

Poll Quiz

Whats not true About Weber Test ?


.Can detect unilateral conductive hearing loss

.Can detect unilateral sensorineural hearing loss

.Can confirm Normal Hearing

.Diagnostic utility only in asymmetric hearing losses.

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Otolaryngology Poll Quiz

Herpes zoster oticus (HZ oticus) is a viral infection of-

Inner Ear

Middle Ear

External Ear

All Above

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Whats your opinion on format of Otolayngology training at MBBS level?

• Teaching Basics only
• Teaching Exhaustive syllabus
• Does not matter much

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Dr. Rohit Sharma said...

I think that the poll question is a bit ambiguous. Its not clear whether it has been asked about the current format or what an ideal format should be?

Dr. Rohit Sharma
Associate Prof.
Dept., of ENT
SRMSIMS
Bareilly

March 28, 2010 9:56 AM

ENT SPECIALIST said...

WHO IS BOTHERED TO ATTEND ENT POSTING .SO WHERE LIES THE THE USE OF ASKING SUCH A QUESTION.

March 29, 2010 10:43 AM

kamal said...

Respected Sir,
I have been following the current discussion on the topic of " image of ent in india" over the past couple of days. The response generated by the discussion has inspired me to put up another topic for discussion which is "Plight of DNB Otolaryngology final year students in India". This is dear to my heart as I am a final year DNB postgraduate in Otolaryngology who was due to take up my final exams in June 2010, but with the current change of regulations ( without prior notice) the exams for Otolaryngology has been postponed to December 2010.

I am from a middle economic background striving to complete my degree so that I can immediately start my practice with the hope of a better future. This unexpected delay by 6 months will cost me and my family dearly. I wonder whether the plight of the other final year DNB postgraduates in Otolaryngology is as same as mine. Sometimes I wonder if I have chosen the wrong speciality, since the respect of Otolaryngology in India is not on par with other specialities. I heard the cancellation of the exams in June was done only for the Otolaryngology and Family Medicine, It is very depressing.

I chose Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery with the foresight that it is an evolving field with potential for technical advancements and super specialization. I have also heard that a residency in Otolaryngology abroad is very difficult to get and it is one of the most sought after field, I don't understand why it is not the same here in India.

I would be much obliged if you can either post this email or start this topic for discussion so that opinions can be exchanged.

thanks

with regards

Dr. S. Kamalakannan
DNB ENT Final year student

March 30, 2010 1:20 AM

arjun said...

sir, in my opinion, UG student should have an idea about all d topics in ENT & HEAD AND NECK SURGERY along with some topics in detail.
but he should know what all the topics ENT is covering.
it should not be so easy coz at present the normal thinking in undergraduate mind is that he can finish ENT in 1 month period, nothing 2 read in ENT.

March 30, 2010 5:03 PM

Poll:Is ENT still considered a lower clinical Branch amongst Medicos?

Is ENT still considered a lower clinical Branch amongst Medicos?

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Poll:Do you approve Otrivin Nasal drops TV Advertisement

Yes 5 (4%)

No 95 (93%)

Could not care less 2 (1%)

Votes so far: 102
Poll closed
Dr Saumitra Kumar said...
No I am absolutely against the advertisement.It is going to ruin many more noses and breed a lot of rhinitis medicamentosa patients.It should be immediately taken off air.
January 29, 2010 11:25 PM
Mann said...
no, I m totally against advertising these drugs.
these drugs are to b prescribed by a doctor and only then used in the recommended dosage, otherwise there can be side effects also.
February 1, 2010 1:17 PM

More Comments
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Dr. Narottam Puri
President - Medical Strategy & Quality
Fortis Healthcare Limited

To prevent rebound congestion, use over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays for no more than three days in a row. Prescription nasal sprays containing steroids don't cause this rebound effect, so they can be used on a daily basis for years
James T. Li, M.D. MAYO CLINIC

Otolaryngology Poll

What single factor dominates Otolaryngology today?


1.Skill

2.Knowledge

3. Technology

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Otolalaryngology Pool: What do you prefer to call your self as ENT Professional?

1 ENT Specialist

2 ENT Surgeon

3 ENT Consultant

4 Otorhinolaryngologists

5 Otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeon

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Comment welcome

Otolaryngology Poll-Voice your Opinion

Are the Academics in National Conference shadowed by tourism, cocktails, exhibitions & politics?

1 Yes

2 No

3 Couldn't care less !

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Otolayngology Poll Quiz

Whats the over all incidence of Salivary gland calculus ?

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Otolaryngology Poll

Will you use Corticosteroids in Acute Sore Throat for pain relief ?

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Comments
Answer will depend on the basis of knowing the whole story of the patient. If only this then NO.
Dr Arjun Dass

Combination of Anti-allergic along with corticosteroid helps in reducing pain & soreness earlier due to the synergistic antiallergic/ anti-inflammatory effect.A short course is really safe and effective
Sanjiv
I would add oral steroids if the acute inflammation is accompanied by uvular oedema
Dr. Vishesh Malhotra, Gurgaon


steroids can be used if proper antibiotic coverage is assured
Dr Shrikant Pathak
Ahmednagar


I would give one off a dose of corticosteroids if I see swollen tonsils with exudate or uvular edema in sore throat along with antibiotics.

Dr Kiran Jumani
i've never used steroids in this scenario but have found them being prescribed by many physicians, albeit for few days. this study advocates a single dose administration, either oral or injectable. i feel this study will help us in judiciously using steroids in sore throat. many thanks to the uploader of this topic.
Dr Harpreet S Kochar
no.
only if breathing difficulty.
kacker s k

Otolaryngology Poll

Do we have enough published data to monitor the health of Cochlear Implant Programme in India?

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Poll Result

Yes	2 (5%)
No	37 (92%)
No comments	1 (2%)

Votes so far: 40

comments welcome

Placebo Surgery in Otolaryngology - Poll

Should we use fake operations to tap into the placebo effect and try to help consenting patients who might not see improvement through conventional treatment?

Or would sham surgery for therapeutic purposes be utterly wrong? Express your opinion
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Poll Result
Yes ,I may (18%)
Yes ,I have done that (7%)
Never (71%)
No comments (2%)

Votes so far: 76