Algorithm of the approach to hypoacusis
Hypoacusis, Rinne test, Weber test, conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, Ménière’s disease, presbycusis, otosclerosis
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Algorithm that guides the etiology of hearing loss according to the type of hearing loss (conductive versus sensorineural) and evaluation by otoscopy. Defines criteria for orientation to the emergency service or for hospital appointment.
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