Please dun assume it is so easy to diagnose evey problem.
Although medical science is advanced, there are still some things
which we still cannot find the cause. But in this case it does
seems obvious that it most likely is due to chronic industrial
exposure to loud noises coupled with the degeneration due to
age.
Originally posted by Ponders:
[b]if his ENT specialist
cannot diagnose the problem ah.. they might as well quit their
job.
ok, depends on your dad's situation now, he's tinnitus might be
temporary due to the fact he is exposed to loud noises.
but it might also due to the long exposure it might be permanent
damage to the audio nerves (dunno the medical term).
it is temporary if it is like a minor 'injury' which if your dad
give his ears a long break like he avoid noises as much as
possible. in such case, maybe over time it can heal.
for me, my tinnitus is caused by chronic sinus congestion + a
deviated septum which makes the entire situation worse. this case,
it makes my middle ear "injured" i can have tinnitus for up to 2-3
weeks at a time.
would you be interested in a private practice ENT specialist? i got
one, but i dun have it off hand, if you want i can find his name
for you. He's practicing at gleneagles.
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