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air conduction hearing
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Whoa: There is no such thing as a perfect medical school instructor. The weber has nothing to do with the speed at which sound is conducted. It takes advant ... Read More
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Dr. Nick Debnath answered
20 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Weber test : You're right, sound is faster in bone than air, but the weber test is not measuring the speed of sound but rather its intensity ( perceived loudness). ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
More info needed: The VEMP test is usually testing BALANCE issues. What are your symptoms???????? Ask question again with more clinical information!
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Rhoades answered
48 years experience Family Medicine
Time: This is prob caused by fluid in the middle ear.
This occurs when the eustac. tube gets plugged, and the negative pressure causes the fluid to be prese ... Read More
Dr. Gerald Morris answered
14 years experience Internal Medicine
See ENT/ PCP: There are many reasons for increased ear pressure with hearing difficulties from allergies to ear wax impaction to even underlying infection. You sho ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
Consult MD/ENT: If it is persistant consult your doctor or see an ent.You may have wax in ears or blocked eustacian tube or some other condition causing your hearing ... Read More
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ronald Ward answered
Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Ear: Best to rephrase your question and concern
A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered
21 years experience Neurology
Mastoid air cells: are part of the sinus cavity and previous sinus issues can result in opacification on a CT scan. This does not usually cause hearing loss unless it is ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Alves answered
24 years experience Emergency Medicine
Following up??: Sounds like a high-cervical or brain injury ("whiplash" / SCIWORA or concussion), and should be getting further evaluation by a Neurologist / Traumato ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ralph Boling answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible: ruptured ear drums. An exam with your doctor would be a good idea.
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Karen Butler answered
21 years experience Family Medicine
Ears: Sounds like this has been going on for a while and still bothering you. You need to see your doctor for exam so you can identify the problem and fix i ... Read More
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Beckmann answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Ear drainage: It’s possible you could have ruptured your tympanic membrane, have an otitis externa or eustachian tube dysfunction. You should see your general docto ... Read More
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