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Labyrinthitis
A complete physical and neurological exam should be done. An ear examination may not reveal any problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 27, 2008
Labyrinthitis
Diagnosis of labyrinthitis is based on a combination of the individual's symptoms and history, especially a history of a recent upper respiratory infection. The doctor will test the child's hearing and order a laboratory culture to identify the or...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Labyrinthitis
The diagnosis of labyrinthitis is based on a combination of the patient's symptoms and history—especially a history of a recent upper respiratory infection. The doctor will test the patient's hearing, and order a laboratory culture to identi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Ear Exam with an Otoscope
An otoscope is a hand-held instrument with a tiny light and a cone-shaped attachment called an ear speculum, which is used to examine the ear canal. An ear examination is a normal part of most physical examinations by a doctor or nurse.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Ear Exam with Otoscope
An otoscope is a hand-held instrument with a tiny light and a cone-shaped attachment called an ear speculum. It is used to examine the ear canal.An ear examination is a normal part of most routine physical examinations by a doctor or nurse.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
BAER - brainstem auditory evoked response
Brainstem auditory evoked response(BAER) is a test to measure the brain wave activity that occurs in response to clicks or certain tones.Evoked auditory potentials; BAEP- brainstem auditory evoked potentials; Evoked response audiometry.You lie on ...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 20, 2008
Evoked Potential Testing
Your doctor may order evoked potential tests to check the signals your brain and spinal cord (parts of your nervous system) receive from other parts of your body. These tests are also used to check for vision and hearing problems.
Source:StayWell
What Is an Audiogram?
The results of your hearing test are shown on a graph called an audiogram. This graph shows which types of sounds you can and can't hear. Hearing aids are prescribed based on the results of your audiogram. A sample audiogram is provided below.
Source:StayWell
Electronystagmography
Electronystagmography is a test to look at voluntary and involuntary eye movements. It evaluates the acoustic nerve, which aids with hearing and balance.Patches called electrodes(similar to those used with ECG, but smaller) are placed to above, be...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 30, 2007
Caloric stimulation
Caloric stimulation is a test which uses differences in temperature to diagnose ear nerve damage.Caloric test; Cold water calorics; Warm water calorics.This test stimulates the inner ear and nearby nerves by delivering cold and warm water to the e...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 26, 2009
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