
doi: 10.1136/bmj.f2496
pmid: 23618723
A 60 year old former steelworker mentions to his general practitioner that his family is complaining that the television is too loud. ### Hearing difficulties ### Associated ear, nose, and throat (ENT) symptoms ### Risk factors for otological disease ### Red flags #### Box 1 Red flags ##### Sudden onset or rapidly progressive hearing loss
Adult, Male, Hearing Tests, Middle Aged, Diagnosis, Differential, Risk Factors, Metallurgy, Humans, Ear Diseases, Family Practice, Hearing Loss, Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, Referral and Consultation
Adult, Male, Hearing Tests, Middle Aged, Diagnosis, Differential, Risk Factors, Metallurgy, Humans, Ear Diseases, Family Practice, Hearing Loss, Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, Referral and Consultation
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