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Shalakya Tantra · Paper II · Topic 42

Karna Badhirya, Karna Naada and Kshweda

SubjectShalakya Tantra (AyUG-SL) PaperPaper II Topic No.Topic 42 TermII Weightage10 marks (topics 40–42 together) Hours3 LH · 1 NLHT · 12 NLHP Topic ID3/shalakya-tantra/2-42

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. AKarna Badhirya (Hearing loss, Otosclerosis)
  2. BNational Programme for Prevention & Control of Deafness
  3. CNoise pollution
  4. DKarna Naada and Kshweda (Tinnitus)

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Describe Hetu, Samprapti, Lakshanas and Chikitsa of Karna Badhirya.Explain types of Hearing Loss (Conductive, Sensorineural and Mixed) and its investigations (Tunning Fork Test, Audiometry, Impedance Audiometry).Summarise Etiology, Pathology, Differential Diagnosis of Otosclerosis, Medical and
  • Explain Hetus, Lakshanas, Samprapti and Chikitsa of Karna Naada, Karna Kshweda.Describe types and Causes, Investigation and Treatment of Tinnitus.
  • Describe the National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness.Elaborate Causes and ill effects of Noise Pollution.
  • Present an appropriate history in a patient presenting with Badhirya (Deafness).
  • Demonstrate the technique of Tuning fork Tests.
  • Summarise the technique of Audiometry and interpret reports of Audiogram.
  • Present an appropriate history in a patient presenting with Karna Kshweda- Naada (Tinnitus)-
  • Perform a procedure of Karnapoorana.
  • Summarise the steps involved in performing Karna Pramarjana, Karna Prakshalana and Karna Dhoopana.

Notes

Detailed notes for Karna Badhirya, Karna Naada and Kshweda are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.