Tinnitus is the impression of sound when there is no external stimulus present. The sound can often be described as a buzzing or ringing in the ears. It can either be continuous or intermittent, non-pulsatile or pulsatile.
Tinnitus is a rather non-specific symptom with several possible causes. Adiditory causes may include presbycusis, acoustic neuroma, Meniere’s disease, ototoxic medications, and barotrauma or head injuries.
Vascular causes include arteriovenous malformation, arterial bruits, venous hums, and paraganglioma. Other causes include metabolic disease, TMJ dysfunction, and eustachian tube dysfunction.
To investigate this, an audiogram is required. CT scans and MRI can also be considered as suspected of a rerocochlear lesion. A metabolic workup may also be considered.
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.
Mastoiditis is the inflammation of mastoid air cells. It starts as a middle ear infection. It’s often more prevalent in children than adults. It used to be a common cause of death for children, but now it can be easily cured and isn’t a big threat.
Dr. Ronald Chin’s Explanation Of The Physiology Of Hearing Hearing is a complex process where the ear converts vibrations into what our brain preserves as…
Inflammation of the middle ear cavity is known as acute otitis media. Its risk factors include young age, daycare, tobacco smoke, down syndrome, bottle feeding when supine, and family history.