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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
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).