This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Tympanometric and otoscopic evaluations were performed on 51 deaf children, aged four to ten years, on two occasions two months apart.

A newly developed otoscope incorporates combines the familiar otoscopic view with high-resolution imaging of the inner structures of the TM and middle ear, offering a clearer and more comprehensive ...

Diagnosis of ear disease has traditionally involved use of an otoscope, a straightforward device incorporating magnifying optics and a light source to allow clinicians to examine the ear canal and ear ...

Ear infections can be extremely painful, especially for younger children who are most at risk for developing them. While thermometers may have become standard diagnostic tools in homes, few parents ...

A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has verified that lop-eared rabbits are more prone to hidden and potentially painful ear disease.

This child's mild otalgia (< 48 hours' duration) and lack of fever suggest a nonsevere case of AOM, according to the specifications in the AAP guideline for diagnosing AOM. [1] For children aged 24 ...

Head and neck: In older adults, decreased vision and hearing can contribute both to falls and lifelong morbidity. In addition to their hearing aids, patients should be instructed to bring their ...

A 2-year-old girl was seen by a pediatric nurse practitioner in the ambulatory clinic. The girl's mother reported that her daughter had been fussing and pulling on her right ear for the past 2 days ...