Ears & Hearing: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Electronystagmogram for vertigo

    Article
    01/29/07, Healthwise

    In an electronystagmogram (ENG), wires (electrodes) attached to the face detect involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) that occur when a person has vertigo. During this test, the person is asked to track a moving object with the ey

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  • Dix-Hallpike test for vertigo

    Article
    07/13/06, Healthwise

    The Dix-Hallpike test (also called Nylen-Barany test) determines whether vertigo is triggered by certain head movements. Your health professional will carefully observe any involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) that may occur

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  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - Exams and Tests

    Article
    01/29/07, Healthwise

    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is diagnosed with a detailed physical and neurologic exam and from your medical history. However, diagnosing the cause of the spinning, whirling sensation of vertigo can be difficul

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  • Tympanocentesis for ear infections

    Article
    02/28/07, Healthwise

    Tympanocentesis is the removal of fluid from behind the eardrum. The doctor uses a special needle with a tube attached to collect the sample of fluid. A culture and sensitivity test is usually done on the sample of fluid.

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  • Tympanometry in ear infections (otitis media)

    Article
    02/28/07, Healthwise

    Tympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or other middle ear problem is suspected. A doctor places the tip of a hand-held tool into the child's ear. The tool changes the air pressure inside the ear and produ

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  • Ear Infections - Exams and Tests

    Article
    02/28/07, Healthwise

    Middle ear infections are usually diagnosed using a health history, a physical exam, and an ear exam.

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  • Ménière's Disease - Exams and Tests

    Article
    11/07/06, Healthwise

    Your health professional can usually diagnose Ménière's disease by taking your medical history and doing a physical exam.

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  • Ear Examination

    Medical Test
    04/30/07, Healthwise

    An ear examination is a thorough evaluation of the ears that is done to screen for ear problems, such as hearing loss, ear pain, discharge, lumps, or objects in the ear. An ear examination can detect problems in the ear canal, eardrum,

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  • Home Ear Examination

    Medical Test
    04/30/07, Healthwise

    A home ear examination is a visual inspection of the ear canal and eardrum using an instrument called an otoscope. An otoscope is a handheld instrument with a light, a magnifying lens, and a funnel-shaped viewing piece with a

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  • Labyrinthitis - Exams and Tests

    Article
    07/13/06, Healthwise

    Labyrinthitis is diagnosed with a medical history and a physical examination. If you have symptoms of vertigo (spinning or whirling sensation), your health professional will determine whether it is from inflammation of the la

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