Paediatric ENT: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Paediatric ENT

Sample item

Which feature suggests a foreign body in the nasal cavity of a young child?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Unilateral foul-smelling nasal discharge

A retained nasal foreign body often causes persistent unilateral foul discharge or bleeding, requiring careful removal and battery exclusion.

Option by option

  • A. Mild snoring only

    Snoring has other causes.

  • B. Intermittent tinnitus

    Tinnitus is otological.

  • C. Bilateral watery rhinorrhoea

    Bilateral watery symptoms suggest rhinitis.

  • D. Unilateral foul-smelling nasal discharge (correct)

    Correct: unilateral fetid discharge is a classic clue.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is D, Unilateral foul-smelling nasal discharge. A retained nasal foreign body often causes persistent unilateral foul discharge or bleeding, requiring careful removal and battery exclusion.

Why is "Mild snoring only" not the answer?

Snoring has other causes.

Why is "Intermittent tinnitus" not the answer?

Tinnitus is otological.

Why is "Bilateral watery rhinorrhoea" not the answer?

Bilateral watery symptoms suggest rhinitis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Paediatric ENT in ENT. The correct option holds because: Correct: unilateral fetid discharge is a classic clue.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Paediatric ENT?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.