Tuning Fork to Diagnose Cause of Clogged Ear or Hearing Loss: Weber and Rinne Tests

Progressive onset of hearing loss or clogging in one or both ears is a very common symptom that leads to an ENT office visit. However, a simple tuning fork test can be performed at home in order to help diagnose whether a nerve issue is present versus something more benign like ear fluid or earwax.
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There are two tuning fork test components. The Weber test is performed by firmly placing a vibrating tuning fork in the middle of the forehead. The Rinne test is performed by firmly placing a vibrating tuning fork first against the bone behind the ear followed by near the ear canal opening. When the tuning fork is against the bone, one is performing a bone conduction exam. When the tuning fork is placed near the ear canal, one is performing an air conduction exam.
The patient responds to each test by stating where they hear the sound most loudly for both Weber and bilateral Rinne Tests.
The pattern of responses determine what type of hearing loss or ear clogging cause is present.
So how do these tests work to diagnose an ear problem?
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Weber Test (0:33)
Rinne Test (0:50)
Science Behind the Tests (1:28)
Test Interpretation (3:00)
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Visited ENT for first time since child. I couldn't hear the tune fork when on my head or on bone behind my ears. But could if held up by my ears. She is sending me to hearing aid specialist. I forgot to ask her what it means when can't hear and forgot to mention I have constant ringing in my ears. Sigh...

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I don't have access to an ENT yet. Do to covid, everything is backlogged and I haven't seen my family doctor in person for two years.
I caught mumps last March. My ears hurt for two months. I already had some hearing loss before mumps and also auditory processing disorder.
I couldnt wear me hearing aids throughout the majority of those two months. The molds would not fit in my ears. When they finally did, it hurt.
I did lose more hearing. I had a hearing test that proved my suspicions that I had lost more hearing after mumps.
I suspect that I have lost more again.
Can mumps cause damage to the inner ear? My ears haven't been quite the same.

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