PPT-The Ear and Hearing 1.

Outer Ear main purpose is to funnel sound waves to inner ear 1a Auricle gathers sound waves 1b External acoustic meatus transmits sound waves to tympanic membrane 1c Tympanic membrane . What is the function of the ear?. Are there different parts?  If so, can you name them?. How does the ear work? . What is that . sound. ?. A Story About the Ear . Mrs. . Mackens. Anatomy of the Ear. A 16 year old male came to ENT Department with complaints of earache of 2 days which subsided after ear discharge of one day which was . pulsatile. in nature on examination with sounds of air or water bubble cracking in the ear during the entire period. There was a sense of fullness of ear with decreased hearing. There were no history of previous episodes in the past.. The ear is the sensory organ that allows us to hear. It converts airborne sounds waves into nerve impulses that are decoded by the brain. Parts of the ear. 1) Outer ear (external). Auricle or . pinna. Things That Can Go Wrong. Function of the Ear. The ear serves two functions: hearing and balance.. The organs for these functions are the cochlea for hearing and the semicircular canals for balance.. The three parts of the ear are the inner, outer, and middle ear. The outer and middle ear are involved with hearing. The inner ear functions in both hearing and equilibrium. Receptors for hearing and balance: . Listeners . repeated target sentences presented in quiet from a loudspeaker at 0° azimuth. Responses were scored by an experimenter.. Peak pupil dilation during the post-stimulus wait period was used to evaluate listening effort (Figure 1. Microsuction. Urgent ENT referral. Topical antibiotic drops. 2% acetic acid drops. Oral . abx. Case 1. A 10 year old presents to the GP. Discharge from left ear past 2 days. Itchy but not painful. Went swimming 1 week ago. o/e discharge at external auditory meatus. Ear canal inflamed, tympanic membrane intact. Tragus tender on palpation. Single most appropriate management?. Speech and hearing are the most important means by which we communicate with our fellow man. Through hearing we receive speech sounds from others and also listen to ourselves! In some ways it is more of. Conductive hearing lossA conductive hearing loss is causedby any condition or disease that impedes the conveyance of sound in its mechanical form through the middle ear cavity to the inner ear. A cond 1  CommunityEar HearingHealth Common ear conditions underdiagnosed at primary levelbout half of all causes of hearing impairment are preventable or can be managed at the primary healthcare le Immerse yourself in the world of celestial sound with \'Listen to the Stars: The Revolutionary Technology of Starkey Hearing Aids.\' Explore how Starkey\'s cutting-edge hearing aids are transforming auditory experiences, connecting you with the symphony of life. Uncover the seamless blend of innovation and comfort, offering a new dimension to hearing clarity. From advanced features to personalized settings, this book unveils the future of hearing technology. Join the journey of rediscovering the beauty of sound, one hashtag at a time: #StarkeyHearingAids #InnovationInHearing #AuditoryTechnology #SoundClarity #HearingSolutions #PersonalizedSound #EmpowerHearing #FutureOfAudiology #EnhancedListening #ConnectWithSound. Pam Cooke, Au.D.. Port Perry Audiology. 905-985-3166. info@audiologist.ca. Hearing loss. . Is the second most prevalent cause of living with a disability after depression. . [. Mathers et al (2003) and Weinstein (2011)]. Chapter 19. Outline. I. Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing Mechanism. II. General Facts About Hearing Loss. III. Conductive Hearing Loss. IV. Auditory Nervous System Impairments. V. Hearing Loss and Disorders of the Inner Ear. DC 6100 & 6260. Cody Trapp. Determine hearing loss in service: . Check the MOS list for the veteran’s noise exposure. If not on the list provide a statement of noise exposure. Check STRs for significant “threshold shift” in service - which VA does not outright define.