Dr Ronald Chin’s Explanation Of Drug Ototoxicity
Dr Ronald Chin’s Explanation Of Drug Ototoxicity
Several drugs can lead to toxic damage to the inner ear, affecting hearing and vestibular function. The effects might not always be reversible. Certain medications used to treat cancer, infections, and other ailments might damage the inner ear’s sensory cells that aid hearing and balance.
You’ll see the signs of ototoxicity as soon as you take those medications. The symptoms of ototoxicity may include symmetrical hearing loss, tinnitus, having a hard time balancing while walking in the dark, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and seeing things that are stationary as being in motion (oscillopsia)
The way to treat it is by discontinuing the use of ototoxic drugs if possible. Some ototoxic drugs are Aminoglycoside types like streptomycin, amikacin, and gentamicin, and Cytotoxic drugs such as cisplatin and bleomycin.
Glue ear, after draining the ear drum
Glue ear, intact ear drum
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Dr Ronald Chin is an Australian trained Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon.
After graduating as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Chin undertook further specialised training in Head and Neck Cancer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He has published many research papers and is an active teacher and scholar.
As part of his subspecialty training, Dr Chin has training in Laser, Da Vinci Robotic, Flex Robotic and complex surgical techniques.
In addition to specialised Head and Neck Cancer, Dr Chin also enjoys general adult and paediatric ENT Surgery and practices sinus, snoring/sleep and general paediatric ENT Surgical procedures.
Dr Ronald Chin works as a general Otolaryngologist, offering a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments including ear surgery, nose surgery and throat surgery. He provides treatment for chronic conditions such as tonsillitis, sinus problems and problems with hearing.
He is also involved in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions such as facial paralysis, head and neck cancer and sleep apnea. As well as performing surgery on children, he also provides specialist care for adults, including the treatment of throat disorders, voice loss and ear problems.
Dr Chin has also served as a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, a Conjoint Associate Professor at Western Sydney University and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
