Overview
Otology covers the outer, middle and inner ear. Many ear problems can be treated with medicines or minor procedures, while others need microscopic ear surgery.
Who it may help
- People with repeated or long-lasting ear infections
- People with a perforated eardrum
- People with hearing loss or ringing in the ears
- People with cholesteatoma or otosclerosis
- People with dizziness related to the ear
Treatment options
Options include ear cleaning under a microscope, medicines, grommets, eardrum repair (myringoplasty), mastoid surgery, stapes surgery and hearing aid advice.
What to expect
Assessment includes ear examination, hearing tests and sometimes scans. Your ENT specialist explains the options and recovery for any procedure.
At KIH
KIH's ENT team assesses and treats ear conditions, including ear surgery.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
