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The doctor will look in your ear with an instrument called an otoscope. If the eardrum is perforated, the doctor will see an opening in it, and may even see the bones of the middle ear.Sometimes it is hard for the doctor to see the eardrum because...
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A doctor can diagnose a perforated eardrum by direct inspection with an otoscope. Hearing tests may reveal a hearing loss.
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The doctor may examine the ear with an otoscope, a microscope-type device with a light source for direct inspection of the ear. This examination makes possible the diagnosis of eardrum perforation by allowing the doctor to see an opening in the ea...
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During an ear examination, the doctor looks inside your ear using an instrument called an otoscope.The health care provider may dim the lights in the room.A young child will be asked to lie on his or her back with the head turned to the side, or t...
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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.
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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.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
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Tympanometry is a test used to detect disorders of the middle ear.Before the test, your health care provider will look inside your ear canal to make sure there is a clear path to your eardrum.Next, a device is placed into your ear. This device cha...
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