title: Otoscope fogging: examination finding for perforated tympanic membrane.
abstract: The author reports a recently recognised physical examination finding, otoscope fogging, for perforated tympanic membrane. Otoscope fogging is defined as condensation forming in the view field of the otoscope while inspecting the ear. In the setting of occult perforation secondary to the inability to visualise the entire tympanic membrane, otoscope fogging may provide the clinician with valuable information since medical management may differ if perforation is present.
authors.affiliation: Department of Primary Care, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas, USA.
authors.forename: Jason F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Naylor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019818:Clavulanic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000188:drug therapy; D019720:Otoscopes; D038781:Otoscopy; D018058:Tympanic Membrane Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D014433:Tympanoplasty
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019818:Clavulanic Acid; D000658:Amoxicillin