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A. Taking a history of ear and hearing problems

B. Examination of the ear

C. Washout of the ear

D. Dry mopping

E. Treating with ear drops

F. Assessing facial nerve function

G. The distraction test of hearing

H. Checking hearing under 3-7 year old

I. hearWHOpro app to check hearing

J. The whispered voice test of hearing
 

Practical A: Taking a history of ear and hearing problems

 

Practical B: Examination of the ear

 

Practical C: Washout of the ear

 

Practical D: Dry mopping

 

Practical E: Treating with ear drops

 

Practical F: Assessing facial nerve function

 

Practical G: The distraction test of hearing

 

Practical H

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Practical I: hearWHOpro app to check hearing

 

Practical J: The whispered voice test of hearing

 Even in cases where people pass the whispered voice test or score above 50 in hearWHOpro app testing, any one who complains of:

  • difficulty in hearing in noisy or quiet places;
  • regularly experiences tinnitus; or
  • has a history of ear disease e.g. ear discharge


Should be referred for an audiometry test (see below).