Question 1

who are considered the best otologists to perform a mastoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Any: Ent doctors who have special training in the ear are called otologists. Some older ENT doctors who trained before specialty boards concentrated their practices on the ear and have a huge experience in performing mastoidectomies. The key for you is to find a doctor who does a lot of ear surgery. The more procedures he or she does the better they are at it generally.

Question 2

if my otologist tells me i have menieres disease, what should i do? do i just live with it?

Accepted Answer

Menieres Disease...: Is episodic vertigo associated to loss of hearing and tinnitus ( noise or ringing in the ears. Has no cure. Comes and goes unpredictably. Some drs. Prescribe Antivert (meclizine) or Meclizine during vertigo. Onider hearing aids if sensorineural hearing loss. Avoid odium/salt.Limiting caffeine intake, reducing alcohol consumption, ceasing smoking, and managing stress are also advisable, as they may trigger it.

Question 3

otologist (to whom my regular ent referred me) noticed some of my tonsils were not removed despite having a tonsillectomy 6 mo ago. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

RESIDUAL TONSILS: Depends on the technique used. generally, tonsilectomy removes the tonsils completes. If the surgeon just debulk them or reduce them, you will see some residual tissue. The residual tonsil tissue may become infected or inflamed in the future and require additional surgery. If you had surgery for obstruction, then I don't expect any further problems with sleep apnea or obstruction. Why Otologist?

Question 4

ent vs private audiologists?

Accepted Answer

Ask an ENT: Audiologists do the test, but if the test is not perfect, see an otolaryngologist - an ear, nose and throat physician.   An ENT physician can do both .See also:

http://www.Richmondent.Com/ear-nose-throat/ears-hearing.Php
and www.Richmondhearingaids.Net.

Question 5

audiologists test for hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Audiologists are trained professionals who test hearing and advice hearing aids if necessary.

Question 6

hearing impairment  audiometry interpretation best done by audiologist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An audiologist is a specialist who cannot only interpret the testing, but make recommendations on further testing to determine if and what type of treatment might be necessary.

Question 7

can an ent diagnose a vestibular migraine?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Vestibular migraine is a tricky diagnosis and is best diagnosed and treated by either a neurologist or neuro-otologist.

Question 8

can ent doctors diagnose migraine with vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Without doubt: Any doctor can diagnose migraine with vertigo. Ent is the expert in vertigo diagnostic and treatment.
However, for migraine is recommended to see an  orofacial pain or headache specialist.

Question 9

i need hearing aids . do i see ent or audiologist?

Accepted Answer

Both actually: Most ENT work with audiology to assure a complete assessment of one's hearing.  Obviously, you'll need a thorough hearing evaluation (from audiologist) but you'll also need an assessment of your ear anatomy and physiology  to understand the reasons for hearing loss.

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Ent vs private audiologists?

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Hearing impairment audiometry interpretation best done by audiologist?

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