EAR · HEARING · BALANCE
I’m not hearing well, my ear is ringing, or I feel dizzy.
Start with what you notice. You do not need to decide whether it is a hearing, ear or balance disorder before your consultation.
Hearing loss · tinnitus · vertigo / balance disorder
ENT examination may be combined with audiology and vestibular assessment depending on the concern. Further tests are chosen from the clinical findings rather than as a fixed package.
At specialist depth this pathway can extend into otology, neuro-otology, hearing rehabilitation, hearing aids, cochlear implant candidacy and surgical management where indicated.
PATIENT GUIDE
Why is my ear ringing?
Ringing or buzzing in the ear is commonly described as tinnitus. The useful starting point is not the label alone, but whether it is new or persistent, affects one or both ears, pulses with the heartbeat, or occurs with hearing change, dizziness or other ear symptoms.
Start with your symptomClinical assessment adds contextTests only when indicatedTreatment follows the finding
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