The NP is examining a 65 year old man who states that he fee…

The NP is examining a 65 year old man who states that he feels like his right ear gets “plugged up” and he has muffled hearing .  Physical exam reveals left ear WNL and right ear with dry, hard, dark cerumen.  The NP will remove the cerumen.  Which statement reflects proper description of irrigation?

A 38 year old man comes in complaining of coughing for the p…

A 38 year old man comes in complaining of coughing for the past week.  He is bringing up small amount of thick phlegm.  Positive rhinorrhea, positive ear fullness and mild sore throat.  Temperature of 100F on & off.  PE:  VSS;  Ears and Eyes:  WNL;  Throat:  Mild tonsillar erythema;  Neck: Small anterior cervical nodes;  Nose:  Increased mucous and erythematous.  Heart, Lung, Abdomen:  WNL.  The most likely diagnosis is: