Tinnitus Diagnosis
Although no objective method is available to diagnose tinnitus, due to its multiple causes, an otological examination is usually carried out that includes:
Otoscopy. An instrument with a beam of light that allows the auditory channel and eardrum to be seen and inspected.
Audiometry. This examination evaluates the ability to listen to sounds.
It is sometimes used with:
Acoumetry. This is a test to help diagnose hearing loss.
Impedancemetry. This is a test to measure the response of the middle ear objectively to sound stimuli.
Quality of life tests such as the ‘Tinnitus Handicap Inventory’. A questionnaire that evaluates the degree of disability caused by tinnitus.
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Published: 2 April 2024
Updated: 2 April 2024
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