Otologia
Otologia, or otology, is a medical specialty within otolaryngology dedicated to the structure, function, and diseases of the ear. It covers the external ear, middle ear, inner ear, and the auditory and vestibular systems, and often overlaps with audiology and neuro-otology.
An understanding of ear anatomy includes the external ear and canal funneling sound to the tympanic membrane,
Common conditions managed in otology include otitis externa and otitis media, various forms of hearing loss
Diagnosis typically involves history and physical examination with otoscopy, audiometry to measure hearing, and tympanometry for
Treatment ranges from medical management—antibiotics for infection and hearing rehabilitation with amplification—to surgical procedures such as
Otolgy is taught in medical residency programs and often intersects with audiology, radiology, and neurology. Ongoing