Ringing In Ears (Tinnitis)

Otolaryngologist specialists differ from many physicians in that they are trained in both medicine and surgery. Examples of the types of complaints ENT physicians treat are: Otology/Neurotology: diseases of the ear, including trauma (injury), cancer, and nerve pathway disorders, which best for Canadians affect hearing and balance. Examples: ear infection; swimmer’s ear; hearing loss; ear, face, or neck pain; dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

Once a treatment and management plan is in place, it is still important for an individual’s hearing loss to be checked periodically to determine its stability. An audiologic evaluation is sometimes thought of as “just a hearing test,” but more than “just” the ability to hear sounds is involved. The audiologic evaluation consists of a
battery of tests each providing specific standalone information. Yet, the tests complement one another. The audiologic evaluation consists of several different components.

Electrodiagnostic test procedures give information about the status of neural pathways. These procedures are used with individuals who are difficult to test by conventional behavioral methods. They are also indicated for a person with signs, symptoms or complaints suggesting a nervous system disease or disorder.