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For the last 4 weeks I am experiencing echo of external sounds in my left ear. There is a kind of reverberation when either I talk or someone else talks. This echo sound interfere with normal sound & worse is sometime i could not differentiate what has been said clearly. It is like listening through a broken speaker.
I had seen two ENT's, one prescribed some throat infection medicine, which didn't helped. Other ENT, is suspecting it to be something related with Chochlea. What could be the problem? Is this state of mine recoverable.....
Hi Nikhil,
Have you had an audiological evaluation? Without a thorough evaluation which would include an evaluation of the middle ear as well, there is no way to tell if your problems stem from the cochlea (inner ear) or a dysfunction of the Eustachian Tube. Disorders of the Eustachian Tube, a small tube that runs from the middle ear to the nose responsible for maintaining proper pressure, often have the symptoms you describe.
Depending upon the type of loss you have - middle ear or inner ear - will determine treatment and chances of recovery.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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