CLINICAL CASES

Using the Wispr Digital Otoscope
Middle Ear Effusion
A 3-year-old with a history of chronic middle ear effusion is brought in by her... READ MORE »
Bead in Ear
A previously healthy 9-year-old male presented to the emergency department with concern for a foreign... READ MORE »
Complete ear wax (cerumen) obstruction
A healthy 50-year-old female complains of marked decreased hearing in her left ear. She has... READ MORE »
Prominent Vasculature
A tolerant spouse of a WiscMed staff member submitted to yet another ear exam. She... READ MORE »
Do you agree with the diagnosis of acute otitis media?
A 20-month-old male presented to the emergency department with a fever and rash. The child... READ MORE »
Popcorn Kernel in Ear
A 3-year-old female is brought into the emergency department by her mother. The mother explains... READ MORE »
Hearing Aid
A 75-year-old man presents to the VA urgent care clinic with concerns for decreased hearing... READ MORE »
Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
A 10-month-old previously healthy male is brought in by his mother with concern for fever... READ MORE »
Clear Bead in Ear
A 3-year-old female and her 4-year-old brother present to the emergency department with their mother.... READ MORE »
Valsalva Maneuver (ear popping)
What causes your ears to “pop” when an airplane descends? Your ears “pop” when pressure... READ MORE »
Extruded tympanostomy tube
A healthy pediatric male patient with a history of otitis media (ear infections) and tympanostomy... READ MORE »
Toy Gem in Ear
A four-year-old male is brought in to the emergency department by his parents because they... READ MORE »
Pars Flaccida Retraction
A 55 year old woman with a history of decreased hearing in her right ear... READ MORE »
Exostosis
A 35-year-old male presents to urgent care with gradual onset of left-sided facial pain. The... READ MORE »
Pinto Bean in Ear
A 6-year old previously healthy female presents to the emergency department with her mother. The... READ MORE »
Tympanostomy Tubes (ear tubes)
Tympanostomy Tubes A 7-year-old male patient is brought into the emergency department by his mother.... READ MORE »
Myringosclerosis (sclerosis)
A previously healthy 30-year-old female presents to primary care for a routine physical exam. She... READ MORE »
Which Ear?
A healthy 23-year-old female presents for a routine sports physical exam. This image is obtained... READ MORE »
Bead In Nose
A 6-year old female presents to the emergency department with a foreign body in her... READ MORE »
Bullous Myringitis
A 7-year old female is brought in to the emergency department with concerns of right... READ MORE »
Otitis Media With Effusion
A mother brings in her 7-year-old son for fever and ear pain. The mother reports... READ MORE »
Eustachian Tube Orifice
A 25-year-old male presents to a rural emergency department after being charged by a cow.... READ MORE »