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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: DRAFT Therapeutic Approach to Ear diseases, DIAGNOSIS entails Complete dermatological history, 3. Flushing the ears Considerations Ear flushes aid in removing pus, mucus and serum from the ears, Low power differentials Inflammatory cells and acantholytic cells may indicate autoimmune disease, 3. Flushing the ears Considerations Drying agents decrease moisture in the ears and dessciate the surface keratinocytes, 1. Exam of skin and ears should incl Evaluate eardrum, Otoscopic examination checks Stenosis?, 3. Flushing the ears Considerations Moist ears- use combination cleansing/drying, 3. Flushing the ears methods Rigid videoscope with flushing ports, PRIMARY such as Endocrine disorders, PREDISPOSING such as Excessive moisture, 3. Flushing the ears Considerations OTOTOXICITY, PERPETUATING such as Bacteria, CAUSES include PRIMARY, PERPETUATING such as Progressive pathological changes, PRIMARY such as Parasites, PREDISPOSING such as Systemic disease, Use of a small tipped cotton applicator microscope @... High power, 3. Flushing the ears Considerations Avoid materials that are potentially ototoxic when the eardrum is not intact, Otoscopic examination checks Proliferation?, PREDISPOSING such as Treatment effects