Ear Procedures
Dr Jason Roth sees adult and paediatric patients with the full range of ear conditions as part of his general ENT practice. Select a condition or procedure below for detailed information.
Ear Conditions
Blocked Ear (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Wax, fluid, Eustachian tube dysfunction, or sudden hearing loss. Sudden change in hearing requires same-day assessment.
Ear Wax Removal
Microsuction under direct vision — the safest and most effective removal technique. Available at Dee Why.
Ear Infections in Children (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Acute otitis media — when to treat, when to watch, and when to consider grommets.
Glue Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion)
Fluid behind the eardrum — the most common cause of hearing loss in children.
Perforated Eardrum (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Causes, conservative management, and when surgical repair (myringoplasty) is indicated.
Hearing Loss
Conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss — causes, assessment, and treatment.
Tinnitus (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Ringing or noise in the ear — causes, investigation, and management options.
BPPV (Positional Vertigo) (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
The most common cause of vertigo — diagnosed with the Dix-Hallpike test and treated with the Epley manoeuvre.
Outer Ear Infections (Otitis Externa)
Infection of the ear canal skin — treatment with microsuction and topical drops.
Exostoses (Surfer’s Ear) (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Bony overgrowths in the ear canal from cold water exposure — surgical removal when symptomatic.
Cholesteatoma (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Abnormal skin growth in the middle ear — a serious condition requiring surgical management.
Ear Pain During Travel
Otic barotrauma on flights — causes, prevention, and when to seek assessment.
Hearing Testing
Audiological assessment — audiogram, tympanometry, and interpreting results.
Ear Procedures
Grommets (Ventilation Tubes)
Grommet insertion for glue ear and recurrent ear infections — the most commonly performed paediatric surgical procedure.
Myringoplasty (Eardrum Repair) (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Surgical repair of a persistent eardrum perforation using a cartilage or fascia graft.
Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) (information only — referrals not currently accepted)
Surgical correction of prominent ears — technique, recovery, and the headband protocol.
Specialist Otolaryngologist & Head and Neck Surgeon
Specialist registration — Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
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