Ear, Hearing & Otology
Assessment of ear symptoms, hearing concerns and middle-ear conditions.
Assessment, diagnosis and plan.
This website provides general information and does not replace an in-person medical assessment.
Assessment
The assessment reviews symptoms such as pain, discharge, hearing change or recurrent infection together with the ear history and examination.
Diagnosis
Hearing testing or other investigations may be considered when they help clarify the nature or extent of the problem.
Plan
The next step may be observation, medical management, hearing-related follow-up or discussion of an appropriate procedure.
What to expect
- Ear pain, discharge or recurrent infection
- Chronic or recurrent middle-ear symptoms
- Hearing concerns and hearing assessment
- Eardrum perforation assessment
- Middle-ear disorders
- Selected otology concerns
What may explain a change in hearing?
Hearing change can have several possible causes, so the examination and relevant testing help identify the issue.
When is hearing testing appropriate?
Hearing testing is considered when the history or symptoms suggest that formal assessment would be useful.
Could persistent ear symptoms need specialist examination?
Persistent, recurrent or concerning ear symptoms may warrant specialist examination.