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An otoscope, also known as an auriscope, is a type of medical instrument that a healthcare professional uses to examine the inside of a patient's ears. This is done as part of physical examinations and whenever there is a concern regarding hearing or ear health in general.
In adults, an otoscope can confirm symptoms and help the doctor understand how to treat your ears. This instrument is used by a wide range of medical professionals, including your general physician. It is used at routine checkups to make sure that all is well and looks healthy in your ears. If you visit your physician or an ear doctor with complaints about ear pain or discomfort, and otoscope is likely the first instrument that will be used to look at your ears.