Ear, Nose and Throat examination

• Securely held

• otoscope, pinna drawn upwards and backwards

• nasal mucosa viewed with auroscope

  • colour

  • oedema

  • secretions

• Mouth

  • gums

  • teeth

  • tongue

  • buccal mucosa

• Never use tongue depressor in young child with stridor as may precipitate respiratory obstruction

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