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Ent diagnosis ear infection and rxed drops. he said if the drops don't work, he'd look @ my ears under a microscope. what's this kind of exam like?
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Portable scope: Your ENT doctor will use a scope that is portable. This allows him/her to look at better detail and may allow him to treat you better.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Magnify structures: He will use a small scope with a magnifier. so he can get a better view. It will not be invasive.and similar to how he has looked in your ear before but with more magnification.
Answered 6/28/2014
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