history and examination of the ear
Last reviewed 01/2018
History:
- earache, irritation
- deafness
- discharge
- tinnitus
- vertigo
- speech/language in children
Past medical history:
- barotrauma
- acoustic trauma
- head injury
- ototoxics
- family history
- previous ear surgery
Examination:
- pinna
- mastoid
- otoscopy - ear canal, tympanic membrane
- Rinne's and Weber's tests
- nystagmus
- facial nerve assessment