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  • Otolaryngology
  • Audiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Hearing loss and tinnitus have diverse etiologies, from age-related changes to rare neoplasms.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of auditory impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic workup for hearing loss and tinnitus.
  • To review the pathophysiology of common causes of hearing loss and tinnitus.
  • To describe current treatment options for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Focused patient history taking.
  • Otoscopic examination and tuning fork tests.
  • Formal audiological testing (e.g., audiometry).

Main Results:

  • Diagnostic pillars include clinical assessment and audiological evaluation.
  • Etiologies span common age-related hearing loss to rare brain and skull base tumors.
  • Understanding pathophysiology guides treatment strategies.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic diagnostic approach is essential for identifying the cause of hearing loss and tinnitus.
  • Treatment is tailored to the underlying cause, ranging from conservative measures to surgical interventions.
  • This chapter provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians managing patients with hearing loss and tinnitus.