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Imaging test for ear pain diagnosis

2022-06-02 13:38:06
What is the diagnostic/ imaging test preferred in the diagnosis of middle ear and eustachian inflammation/infections?
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get done pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry.

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CT scan temporal bone and Pns

Answered2022-06-03 08:21:09

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It’s based on the extent of symptoms you are having Otoscopy EUM PTA IA Nasal endoscopy HRCT Temporal bones

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Middle ear infections can best be diagnosed based on Otoscopy. It can however be followed up by High Resolution CT scan of temporal bones, if needed.

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Otoscopy , nasal endoscopy , test for patency of eustachian tube and impedence audiometry can be useful

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