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Research Notes on Otoscope


An otoscope or auriscope is a medical device which is used to look into the ears. Health care providers use otoscopes to screen for illness during regular check-ups and also to investigate when a symptom involves the ears. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Using an otoscope, it is possible to see the outer ear and middle ear.1
  • Diseases such as otoscope otitis media and otitis externa can be diagnosed using this device.1
  • Otoscopes are readily available for home use of parents.2


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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Otoscope
  2. WebMD: Parents Using Otoscopes? Isn't That Illegal?

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