| Re: How Far Can A ENT See In The Ear?
The ENT can use an otoscope to check the canal wall for irritation, and the eardrum for problems, and can also see through the semitransparent drum to a limited extent to see if there are signs of a middle ear infection.
He can also check the middle ear for fluid buildup and infection by measuring the eardrum flexibility using a tympanometer, which is a probe placed in the ear canal and applies a tone, pressure and vacuum to do the test.
Beyond these routine tests, he needs to open the eardrum to look inside, which is serious business and not done without a very good reason.
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