Otosclerosis Symptoms, Treatments & More
Article Sources
- 1. 'Otosclerosis.' National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 14 Dec. 2020, www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/otosclerosis.
- 2. NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/otosclerosis/.
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4. Diagnosing Otosclerosis
The symptoms of otosclerosis can be similar to many other conditions that affect the inner ear. A specialist in conditions of the ear, like an audiologist or an ENT, is usually the person to diagnose otosclerosis.
A person with suspected otosclerosis will likely be asked questions about their symptoms and medical history. The specialist will attempt to rule out other diseases or health problems. Hearing tests like an audiogram or tympanogram will often be recommended. Sometimes otosclerosis will be confirmed with a CT scan.1‘Otosclerosis.’ National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 14 Dec. 2020, www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/otosclerosis.
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