Tragal pressure
Tragal Pressure
Tragal pressure (pronounced: TRAY-gal pressure) is a medical maneuver used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain ear conditions.
Etymology
The term "tragal pressure" is derived from the word "tragus", which is the small pointed eminence of the external ear, and "pressure", referring to the application of force.
Definition
Tragal pressure is a technique where pressure is applied to the tragus of the ear. This is often used in the Rinne test, a hearing test that compares air and bone conduction sounds. It can also be used in the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a disorder arising in the inner ear.
Procedure
In the procedure, the patient or healthcare provider applies gentle pressure to the tragus, which can help to manipulate the ear canal and facilitate the movement of fluid or debris. This can help to alleviate symptoms or assist in the diagnosis of certain conditions.
Related Terms
- Rinne test: A hearing test used to evaluate loss of hearing in one ear.
- Weber test: Another hearing test that can be used in conjunction with the Rinne test.
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): A disorder arising from a problem in the inner ear, often treated with maneuvers that may include tragal pressure.
- Epley maneuver: A procedure used to treat BPPV, which may involve tragal pressure.
- Ear canal: The tube running from the outer ear to the middle ear.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tragal pressure
- Wikipedia's article - Tragal pressure
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