Author Archives: Dr. Ody. Emel Uğur
Acoustic Reflex Test: Procedure, Purpose and Normal Results
The acoustic reflex test is an audiological evaluation used to measure the neural response of [...]
Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movements): Types, Causes and Treatment
Nystagmus is a condition characterized by involuntary and repetitive trembling of the eyes. These movements [...]
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test: Types, Procedure and Results
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) is an audiological test used to evaluate the function of the outer [...]
Free Field Audiometry: Procedure, Uses and Hearing Test Results
Free-field audiometry is a technique used to determine hearing levels in infants and children according [...]
Frequency Response in Hearing: Definition, Measurement and Importance
Frequency response is a measure that describes how a system responds to signals at different [...]
Prolonged Headphone Use: Hearing Loss Risks and Safe Listening Tips
Wearing headphones for extended periods poses significant risks to hearing health. Listening to music at [...]
How to Stop Dizziness: Causes, Immediate Relief and Treatment Options
The first step in stopping dizziness is to rest in a safe position and avoid [...]
Dizziness and Balance Problems: Causes, Symptoms and Relief Methods
Methods that help relieve dizziness and imbalance vary depending on the underlying cause. Adequate fluid [...]
Dislodged Ear Crystals (BPPV): What to Do and How to Treat Them
When the ear crystals become displaced, sudden dizziness and a feeling of imbalance occur with [...]
Iron Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia, which occurs when the body cannot [...]
Allergies and Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
The relationship between allergies and dizziness is explained through ear and sinus health. Allergic reactions [...]
How to Prevent Vertigo Attacks: Triggers, Precautions and Treatment
Although vertigo attacks cannot always be completely prevented, their frequency and severity can be reduced [...]
How Does the Body Maintain Balance? Causes of Balance Disorders
Balance is maintained through the brain’s processing of information received from the visual system, inner [...]
How Hearing Works: Anatomy of the Ear and the Hearing Process
Hearing is the process by which sound waves are transmitted to the brain through the [...]
Speech Audiometry: Types, Procedure, Purpose and Test Results
Speech audiometry is a method included among hearing tests that measures a person’s ability to [...]
Ear Anatomy: Outer, Middle and Inner Ear Structures and Functions
The parts of the ear consist of three main structures: the outer ear, middle ear, [...]
Vestibular System: Anatomy, Functions and Balance Disorders
The vestibular system is a structure located in the inner ear that is responsible for [...]
Can Tinnitus Be Cured Permanently? Treatment and Management Options
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, humming, or other sounds in the ears without [...]
Best Foods for Hearing Health: Nutrients, Diet and Hearing Loss Prevention
Nutrition plays an important role in better hearing. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin [...]
Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT): Procedure, Purpose and Results
Head Impulse (Thrust), known in Turkish as the head thrust test, was first described in [...]
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP): Test Procedure and Results
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP) is a reliable and non-invasive neurophysiological test that evaluates the [...]
