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Expert: Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. - 7/23/2009


Question
Hi,
My husband has been complaining about a regular swooshing sound in one
ear. It has been going for a few years. On occasion he experiences vertigo
associated with nausea and vomiting. The vertigo comes and goes for a
couple of weeks. We have seen a ENT and a nuerologist. He has had MRI's and
various other tests and no answers as to what is going on?

Answer
Hi Marisa,
You do not mention which tests he has had.  Has he been tested for Meniere's Disease?  Has he had a VNG?  What brings on the vertigo?  Has he consulted a cardiologist?  Is your husband on medications?  Has he ever had a head injury?  How old is he? Given the little information that I have, your husband's symptoms can be due to any number of things.  Has the MRI ruled out a tumor and Multiple Sclerosis?  

At this time, the only thing I can recommend is that he consult either an otoneurologist and/or a cardiologist for another thorough workup.  

Hope this helps.
Dr. Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology

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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.

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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.

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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.

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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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