Pro-PA Podcast

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Acoustic Neuroma (vestibular schwannoma), a benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve that can cause progressive unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and imbalance. You’ll learn about its association with neurofibromatosis type 2, the role of MRI in diagnosis, and management options ranging from observation to microsurgery or stereotactic radiosurgery.
#AcousticNeuroma #VestibularSchwannoma #HearingLoss #Tinnitus #NeurofibromatosisType2 #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, breaks down Tympanic Membrane (TM) Perforation, a disruption of the eardrum often caused by infection, trauma, or barotrauma. You’ll learn how to identify key features like sudden hearing loss, otorrhea, and pain relief after rupture, as well as how to manage it—including precautions, follow-up, and when surgical repair may be necessary.
#TMPerforation #EarTrauma #HearingLoss #ENTBasics #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Otosclerosis, a progressive conductive hearing loss caused by abnormal bone remodeling of the otic capsule—most commonly affecting the stapes. You’ll learn about classic features such as bilateral hearing loss in young adults, a normal tympanic membrane, and a positive family history, as well as treatment options including hearing aids or surgical stapedectomy.
#Otosclerosis #ConductiveHearingLoss #StapesFixation #HearingLoss #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, discusses Cholesteatoma, an abnormal growth of keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear or mastoid that can lead to chronic infection and bone erosion. You’ll learn to recognize warning signs like painless otorrhea, hearing loss, and retraction pockets, and understand the importance of otoscopic evaluation, imaging, and surgical referral to prevent complications such as ossicular destruction or facial nerve involvement.
#Cholesteatoma #ChronicEarDisease #HearingLoss #ENTreferral #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, explores Otitis Media with Effusion (OME), a non-infectious fluid buildup in the middle ear that commonly follows acute otitis media. You’ll learn how to distinguish OME from active infection, recognize signs like hearing loss or ear fullness without fever or pain, and understand management—including observation, hearing evaluation, and referral for tympanostomy in chronic cases.
#OtitisMediaWithEffusion #OME #MiddleEarFluid #Pediatrics #HearingLoss #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Acute Otitis Media, a common middle ear infection seen primarily in pediatric patients. You’ll learn to recognize clinical features such as otalgia, fever, and a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane, and understand when antibiotics are indicated versus when watchful waiting is appropriate. We’ll also touch on common pathogens and prevention strategies.
#AcuteOtitisMedia #EarInfection #Pediatrics #TympanicMembrane #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, dives into Malignant Otitis Externa, a severe, invasive infection of the external auditory canal that can spread to the skull base—most often affecting elderly diabetic or immunocompromised patients. You’ll learn to recognize red flags like severe otalgia, granulation tissue, and cranial nerve involvement, and explore the diagnostic approach and IV antibiotic regimens needed to manage this potentially life-threatening condition.
#MalignantOtitisExterna #SkullBaseOsteomyelitis #ENTemergency #DiabeticComplication #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, covers Otitis Externa, an inflammation of the external auditory canal commonly known as “swimmer’s ear.” You’ll learn to identify hallmark features like tragal tenderness, otorrhea, and canal edema, differentiate bacterial from fungal causes, and review treatment strategies including topical antibiotics, wick placement, and key prevention tips.
#OtitisExterna #SwimmersEar #EarInfections #ENTpearls #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, discusses Cerumen Impaction, a common cause of conductive hearing loss and ear discomfort. You’ll learn how to recognize symptoms, differentiate it from more serious causes of ear canal obstruction, and review safe and effective removal techniques—from cerumenolytics to irrigation and manual extraction.
#CerumenImpaction #EarWax #HearingLoss #PrimaryCareENT #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision caused by decreased lens elasticity. You’ll learn how it presents clinically—often as difficulty reading fine print or needing to hold objects farther away—and explore corrective options including reading glasses, bifocals, and newer surgical approaches.
#Presbyopia #NearVisionLoss #AgingEyes #VisionCorrection #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101