On examination of the ear of a patient you observe that the left ear tympanic membrane is reddish, immobile and bulging whilst the right ear tympanic membrane is white, mobile and translucent these findings suggest:: (A) Right ear normal with left AOM, (B) Left ear normal with right AOM, (C) Bilateral ear normal, (D) Bilateral AOM
Answer is A. (Refer: PL Dhingra, Textbook of Ear, Nose, Throat, 6th edition, pg no: 69)
Left ear TM – Reddish, immobile and bulging suggestive of left ear with acute otitis media
Right ear TM – White, mobile and translucent suggestive of normal right ear