David, a 28-year-old man, visits the clinic complaining of ear pain and a dull, immobile tympanic membrane in his right ear. He also mentions a recent upper respiratory tract Infection. Upon examination, you observe tender, enlarged postauricular lymph nodes. What condition should you suspect in David based on these findings?
Tonsillitis
Laryngitis
Acute Otitis Media
Allergic Rhinitis
The Correct Answer is C
A. Tonsillitis typically presents with sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and inflamed tonsils, but it does not involve ear pain or tympanic membrane abnormalities.
B. Laryngitis presents with hoarseness or loss of voice due to inflammation of the larynx, not ear pain or tympanic membrane abnormalities.
C. Acute otitis media commonly presents with ear pain, dull tympanic membrane, and may be preceded by an upper respiratory tract infection. Tender, enlarged postauricular lymph nodes can also be present.
D. Allergic rhinitis typically presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes, but not with ear pain or tympanic membrane abnormalities.
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