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I have a humming in my right ear for 7 months, when you tap on my skull, neck or sinus area you can hear a hollow sound. what is this?
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Not sure...: Humming or ringing in one's ears should be evaluated by your md. Both air and bone conduction tests will distinguish between sensory, neural, and conductive hearing loss. Although the "hollow" sound you describe sounds like a normal tapping sound, if you're concerned an evaluation would be appropriate.
Answered 7/31/2015
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