Ears & Hearing: Tests & Diagnosis
Ear Infections - Exams and Tests
02/02/09, HealthwiseMiddle ear infections are usually diagnosed using a health history, a physical exam, and an ear exam.
Ménière's Disease - Exams and Tests
10/20/08, HealthwiseYour doctor can usually diagnose Ménière's disease by taking your medical history and doing a physical exam.
Ear Examination
04/30/07, HealthwiseAn 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, an
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Home Ear Examination
04/30/07, HealthwiseA 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 narrow,
Hearing Tests
04/30/07, HealthwiseA hearing (audiometric) test is part of an ear examination that evaluates a person's ability to hear by measuring the ability of sound to reach the brain.
Labyrinthitis - Exams and Tests
07/02/08, HealthwiseLabyrinthitis is diagnosed with a medical history and a physical examination. If you have symptoms of vertigo (spinning or whirling sensation), your doctor will determine whether it is from inflammation of the labyrinth and, i
Endoscopic sinus exam for sinusitis
08/15/08, HealthwiseAn endoscopic sinus exam allows the doctor to see all the structures inside the nose and the sinuses.
Needle puncture and aspiration of sinus contents for sinusitis
08/15/08, HealthwiseFor this test, the sinus cavity is punctured with a needle, and a sample of the sinus contents is obtained. A culture and sensitivity test is often done on the sample to identify the bacteria, virus, or fungus causing the infe
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