Specific Tests : Ear Exam with an Otoscope

Definition

The ear problem can easy to find and make the proper way to cure, 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. Doctor can Specific ear infection or other type of ear problem is suspected. 

Purpose

Our ear have a dark small hole that only doctor's medical appliance can get into it. An otoscope is used to look into the ear canal to see the ear drum,the final side in our ear. Redness or fluid in the eardrum can indicate an ear infection. Some otoscopes can deliver a small puff of air to the eardrum to see if the eardrum will vibrate (which is normal). This type of ear examination with an otoscope can also detect a build up of wax in the ear canal, or a rupture or puncture of the eardrum.
If the condition is severe or prolonged:
•Ear pain

•Feeling of pressure in the ears (as if underwater)

•Moderate to severe hearing loss

•Nosebleed
 
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Description

An ear examination with an otoscope is usually done by a doctor or a nurse as part of a complete physical examination.Sometime otoscope can test at home for many case, It's depend on your symptom. The ears may also be examined if an ear infection is suspected due to fever, ear pain, or hearing loss that you never had before. The patient will often be asked to tip the head slightly toward the shoulder so the ear to be examined is pointing up. The doctor or nurse may hold the ear lobe as the speculum is inserted into the ear, and may adjust the position of the otoscope to get a better view of the ear canal and eardrum. Both ears are usually examined, even if there seems to be a problem with just one ear. The Specific Tests make sure for the proper cure

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