Evaluation and Treatment of Hearing Loss

Question 1

What part of your ear catches the sound wave? What is the pathway through the ear?

Answer 1

auricle –> tympanic membrane–>movement of tympanic m

Question 2

how do we diagnose hearing loss?

Answer 2

screenings, patient report, family report, physical exam

Question 3

what are the goals of a hearing loss evaluation?

Answer 3

nature of impairment: conductive vs sensorineural vs mixed
severity: mild, moderate, severe, profound
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