Ear, Nose And Throat

If you think you have some hearing loss, you should see your doctor. Your primary care physician may refer you to a hearing specialist. Otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) are specialists in ear problems, among other things. Otology is a subspecialty of otolaryngology. Otologists have a special interest in and concentration on ear problems. Neurotology is a further […]

The various tests that may be performed for hearing loss include: Audiogram Tympanometry Site of lesion testing BERA Other types of testing Tests not directly related to hearing We consider these below: Audiogram An audiogram is a hearing test that is generally performed in a soundproof room using sophisticated, calibrated equipment. A trained professional, most

What problems can affect the outer ear? What problems can affect the middle ear? What problems can affect the inner ear?   We consider these questions below: What Problems Can Affect The Outer Ear? Anything that completely blocks the ear canal can cause hearing loss. Blockage with earwax (also called cerumen) is common. A doctor

A number of other problems can cause hearing loss, particularly sensorineural hearing loss. Many of them are very common conditions that are not always associated with hearing loss. They include: Common Childhood Infections Mumps is the most common cause of one-sided total deafness in the United States. Frequently, the child and family are not aware of

The first step in treating hearing loss is an accurate diagnosis – finding out exactly what’s causing the hearing loss. When a specific cause is found, treatment options can include: Treating the underlying disease, such as hypothyroidism, if a disease is found. A hearing aid to provide amplification of sound (for most people with sensorineural hearing

Here are some frequently asked questions related to hearing loss. Q: My daughter listens to loud music with headphones. Can this damage her hearing? A: Loud music, especially listened to with earphones, can damage hearing. In some cases, the playing of musical instruments also can damage hearing. This has been reported not only with loud, electrical

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to hearing loss. Hearing disorders are common. More than 40 million Americans have hearing loss. Good hearing is essential not only for communication and business, but also for many of the subtle joys that make life worth living. Hearing loss is often preventable and

Here are definitions of medical terms related to hearing loss. Acoustic nerve: The nerve that leads from the inner ear to the brain, serving as the pathway for the nerve impulses that the brain will interpret as sound; also called the eighth cranial or auditory nerve Acoustic neuroma: A common tumor of the acoustic nerve (which serves

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on hearing loss. Sight & Hearing Association  Phone: 1-800-992-0424 or  Phone: 651-645-2546 http://www.sightandhearing.org (a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization, founded in 1939 as the Minnesota Society for the Prevention of Blindness, that works to prevent the needless loss of vision and hearing) Books Sataloff RT, Sataloff J.

Because there often are no clear symptoms to suggest that your child has glue ear, your doctor may rely on one or several of these tests to make the diagnosis: Otoscopy Audiometry Tympanometry Otoscopy Otoscopy involves looking at the eardrum using an instrument (called an otoscope) with a cone-shaped tip and a small light attached. The

Glue ear does not always need treatment. Most physicians prefer a conservative, or “wait and see,” approach to treating glue ear. About 90% of cases resolve on their own within three or four months Children who have complications such as frequent earache, or who might be at risk of developing speech problems because their glue