Inflammation and Occlusion of the Auditory Tube: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of tubal dysfunction.

Family History

  • What is the general health of your family members?
  • Are there any diseases in your family that are common?

Social history

  • What is your profession?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What complaints have you noticed?
  • How long have the complaints existed?
  • Have you noticed a dull feeling in the ear (“cotton ear”, “absorbent cotton feeling”)?
  • Do you have an earache?
  • Have you noticed a reduction in hearing ability?
  • Is there any noise in the ear?
  • Do you suffer from dizziness?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Previous diseases (ear diseases)
  • Operations (in the head and neck area)
  • Radiotherapy
  • Allergies