Tympanometry is a diagnostic test we use to evaluate the function of the middle ear. During the test, a small probe is gently placed into the ear canal. The probe changes the air pressure inside the ear canal and emits tones to measure the movement of the eardrum in response to the pressure changes. The […]
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo. BPPV stands for: Benign as although it can be quite disabling, it is not due to serious disease Paroxysmal because it occurs in short bursts of up to one minute Positional as it is provoked specifically by movement to or from
Tympanometry is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the middle ear. During the test, a small probe is placed into the ear canal. The probe changes the air pressure inside the ear canal and emits tones to measure the movement of the eardrum in response to the pressure changes. The primary purpose
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Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source. People with tinnitus may hear various types of sounds, such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking, in one or both ears. The sound can be intermittent or continuous, and it can range from a mild annoyance to
What is Tinnitus Tinnitus can be defined as- “ringing or buzzing in the ears”. It can also be described as a hissing, clicking or roaring sound. Some have even reported it sounded like music being played in the distance. It happens when we hear a sound that does not come from any source outside the
