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Otoscope
An otoscope is a flashlight with a special
attachment for looking into the
Reference ear Opens New Window Reference 
Opens New Window. With training, you can use an otoscope to help
you decide if an Reference ear infection Opens New Window is present. Inexpensive consumer-model otoscopes
are available. But they do not put as much light into the ear canal and eardrum
as the one your doctor uses. They can also be used as high-intensity
penlights.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference August 13, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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