What Is a Middle Ear Infection?
9. Diagnosis
Middle ear infections are relatively common and well known among doctors, and they will often be able to make a diagnosis from the patient’s symptoms alone. However, many doctors will still want to perform tests to help ensure the correct diagnosis. This will often involve the use of a pneumatic otoscope, which will allow the doctor to look inside the patient’s ear.
In some cases, further tests may still be required. This can include the use of equipment that can tell experts information such as how much fluid there is in the inner ear. In the more complicated cases, the patient may need to be referred to a specialist.
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