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Otosclerosis

Alternative Names: Otospongiosis Symptoms: hearing loss slow, progressive hearing may be better in noisy environments than quiet areas. ringing in the ears (tinnitus) Signs and tests: An examination of the ears may rule out other causes of hearing loss. Text Continues Below A hearing test (audiometry/audiology) may determine the extent of hearing loss. A temporal-bone CT scan may be used to distinguish otosclerosis from other causes of hearing loss.

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