ENT Assessments and Therapy

Hearing Assessments

Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA): Reliable hearing test to measure sensitivity across various frequencies and diagnose hearing loss.

Impedance Audiometry: Assessment of middle ear function through tympanometry, helping diagnose conditions like fluid in the ear or eustachian tube dysfunction.

Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE): Evaluation of inner ear hair cell function using sound wave emissions, crucial for newborn hearing screening.

Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA): Advanced test measuring auditory nerve and brainstem responses, essential for detecting neurological hearing issues.

Tuning Fork Tests: Simple and effective tool to determine the type and location of hearing loss, often used in initial screenings.

Speech Discrimination Score (SDS): Test to assess clarity and understanding of speech, important for tailoring hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Stapedial Reflex Testing: Evaluation of the middle ear muscle reflexes to sound, useful for diagnosing auditory nerve disorders.

Vertigo and Balance Assessments

Videonystagmography (VNG): Comprehensive analysis of eye movements to diagnose balance disorders and dizziness, using advanced video technology.

Caloric Test: Vestibular system assessment through thermal stimulation of the inner ear, critical for diagnosing vestibular disorders.

Epley Maneuver: Therapeutic procedure to reposition ear canal crystals, providing relief from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

Positional Test: Assessment of vertigo triggered by changes in head or body position, aiding in the diagnosis of positional vertigo.

Speech and Swallowing Therapy

Speech Therapy: Personalized treatment plans to improve articulation, fluency, and communication skills, tailored for children and adults.

Swallowing Therapy: Specialized techniques to address dysphagia, ensuring safe and effective swallowing for individuals with swallowing disorders.

Voice Therapy: Interventions to enhance vocal quality and strength, addressing issues such as hoarseness, vocal cord nodules, and muscle tension dysphonia.