Ear Examination
Alternate Names : Otoscope
Definition In an ear examination, a health care provider looks inside the ear canal using an instrument called an otoscope. The exam is performed to investigate an earache, ear infection, hearing loss, or other ear symptoms.
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Why is the Test Performed?
Examining the ear can reveal the cause of symptoms such as an earache, the ear feeling full, or hearing loss. In young children, the only symptoms of an ear infection may be tugging at the ear, crankiness, or fever. Examining the ear is a useful means of monitoring the effectiveness of treatments for some ear problems.
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