Time matters when hearing suddenly declines. Even a feeling of fullness in the ear may require prompt assessment.
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. ERDAL SAKALLI
Ear
Hearing, balance and ear health. Explore the topics to understand your symptoms and learn about assessment options.
TOPIC GUIDES
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Hearing sounds and understanding speech are not the same thing. Changes that develop with age can be assessed with a hearing test.
Infection and fluid build-up behind the eardrum can cause pain and temporary hearing loss.
Pain, itching and discharge in the ear canal may be related to moisture, irritation or infection.
Earwax is protective. When it causes a blockage, a safe removal method is chosen following examination.
Recurrent vertigo, fluctuating hearing and a feeling of pressure in the ear are assessed together.
Bone changes affecting sound transmission in the middle ear can cause gradually progressive hearing loss.
Spinning, imbalance and light-headedness can have different causes. An accurate description helps guide the right investigation.
The character of sound heard without an external source and its effect on everyday life are considered together.
New asymmetry in facial movement requires prompt identification of its cause.
When repairing a persistent opening in the eardrum, the eardrum, middle ear and hearing are assessed together.
A small tube can be placed in the eardrum to support ventilation of the middle ear.
Surgical options are available for conductive hearing loss caused by restricted movement of the small ear bones.
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