Hearing impairment, Otolaryngology FAQ

EBV IgA has consistently tested positive, but the biopsy of the completely resected nasopharyngeal tumor was benign? Hello Doctor: In early July of this year, I visited an ENT specialist at a local hospital due to mild tinnitus and some hearing impairment. The doctor found a smal...

Preauricular sinus The occurrence of preauricular sinuses is caused by embryonic developmental abnormalities. For example, a person in their twenties, of marriageable age, has preauricular sinuses in both ears and underwent surgery for a salivary gland cyst in childhood. It is un...

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss & auditory nerve damage Dear Dr. Zheng, My mother (52 years old) has been diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss, and I have some questions. On July 9th, we stayed overnight at Alishan, and the next morning, July 10th, my mother re...

Persistent high-frequency tinnitus in the left ear with bilateral hearing issues? Hello Doctor, I suddenly noticed a decline in my hearing at the beginning of this year. I often have to ask others to repeat themselves or speak louder. In mid-July, I experienced sudden tinnitus in...

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss & Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss in May of this year and received four intratympanic steroid injections. My physical condition improved, but in August, I experienced a relapse...

There is some discomfort in the ear? Hello, Dr. Zheng. This morning, while I was on the phone using my mobile, I accidentally activated the speakerphone at maximum volume. I felt a sudden vibration in my eardrum, and initially, there was some pain in my ear. By the afternoon, my ...

Hearing Impairment Handbook Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my current level of hearing impairment and whether it qualifies for applying for a hearing disability certificate. The hearing thresholds are as follows: Right ear: 250 Hz - 75 dB, 500 Hz - 70 dB, 1000 Hz - ...

High-frequency hearing loss in the right ear? Hello Doctor, Symptoms: I have high-frequency hearing loss in my right ear, with hearing thresholds at 2000 Hz (40 dB), 4000 Hz (60 dB), and 8000 Hz (80 dB). Recently, during weight training while holding my breath and squatting with...

Left ear feels clogged with tinnitus, and the pitch of sounds heard in both ears is different? Hello Doctor, at the end of last year, I was indirectly diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma due to fluid accumulation in my left ear, and I underwent two months of radiation therapy...

Hearing impairment concerns? Hello, yesterday when I closed the washing machine door, I accidentally let go and it made a loud noise. I would like to ask the doctor if such a sudden loud sound can cause deafness or hearing loss? How many days should I observe for any changes? I&#...

Ear problems Hello, doctor. I have always had the habit of cleaning my ears (not too deep), but recently I heard that frequently cleaning the ears can be harmful and may even cause hearing loss. Could you please explain what problems can arise from ear cleaning, and is it true th...

Hearing problems in children? Recently, I noticed that my child seems to have difficulty hearing. After taking him to an ENT clinic for an examination, the doctor diagnosed him with sinusitis leading to recurrent otitis media. I would like to ask: (1) Is it necessary to go to a m...

Hearing issues Hello Dr. Cheng, I am severely hearing impaired and wear a hearing aid in my left ear. I often feel as if my Eustachian tube is blocked, making it difficult for sound to enter. However, when I lie down and just wake up, sounds seem particularly loud, although this ...

Throat issues / Hearing impairment issues Hello, my daughter is almost 4 years old and has hearing impairment, with moderate to severe loss in both ears. The doctor mentioned that a CT scan indicated an issue with the ossicles. She uses both air conduction and bone conduction hea...

Abnormal sensation in the left ear? This condition has been present for two to three years. Whenever I hear loud sounds, such as announcements in large venues or sharp noises, my left ear produces a sound similar to that of pinching my nose and blowing. The clinic doctor examined...

Will surgery for otitis media lead to an earlier deterioration of hearing? Hello Doctor: My mother underwent surgery for otitis media when she was younger, and she still occasionally experiences drainage. When she has a cold, she needs to have her ears cleaned by a doctor. Since ...

Hearing loss and tinnitus? Hello, doctor. Last year, I visited the ENT department at Kaohsiung Medical University. After completing a hearing test, the doctor only mentioned that I had hearing loss. The issue is that I can hear sounds, but sometimes they are unclear, and there ar...

What is the difference between hearing screening and hearing assessment? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about my child who is almost 8 months shy of 1 year old. He is not very clear when he speaks and has a limited vocabulary of about 20 to 30 words. Today, I took him to an o...

Hearing issues? Hello, Dr. Cheng. I am currently in the first year of high school and would like to ask you: if the ear has been injured, will it affect hearing in adulthood or old age? When I was in the second year of junior high, I was often bullied, and my classmates would fre...

Hereditary deaf-muteness If both of my boyfriend's parents are congenitally deaf, will it be hereditary?