What is ENT - For what purpose are tuning fork experiments carried out?
The primary purpose of tuning fork testing is to assist in the diagnostic process of determining the potential type of hearing loss. (CHL versus SNHL). They don't add much to the process of determining whether hearing loss is present or how severe it is, which is something that should be determined through a comprehensive audiometric assessment. However, they can be helpful in circumstances in which the patient would not be able to tolerate complete audiometric testing (for example, a trauma patient in the intensive care unit) or in which audiometry is not accessible.
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