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Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 20	I am a neuroscientist and experimental psychologist who specializes in the study of Tinnitus (ringing of the ears). Our laboratory focuses on trying to understand what causes the tinnitus sensation, which we believe is an important first step in developing a cure for this debilitating illness. We believe that in many cases the sensation is generated as a result of changes in brain organization resulting from mild or moderate hearing loss, a phenomenon known as 'cortical plasticity' and akin in some ways to phantom limb pain. Although we do not offer treatment for tinnitus patients at this time, I do .....

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I am a neuroscientist and experimental psychologist who specializes in the study of Tinnitus (ringing of the ears). Our laboratory focuses on trying to understand what causes the tinnitus sensation, which we believe is an important first step in developing a cure for this debilitating illness. We believe that in many cases the sensation is generated as a result of changes in brain organization resulting from mild or moderate hearing loss, a phenomenon known as 'cortical plasticity' and akin in some ways to phantom limb pain. Although we do not offer treatment for tinnitus patients at this time, I do .....

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2009-10-19 re: eustacian tinnitus:

Hi Wayne, I'm sorry, but I cannot give you any reassurance that the tinnitus will go away. It may or it may not. I strongly suggest that you return to the ENT and have a complete audiological evaluation

2009-10-17 hearing loss:

Hi GC, There are so many possible diagnoses...middle ear fluid, eustachian tube dysfunction, nerve damage, fluid build-up in the inner ear, etc. You need to consult an audiologist to have your hearing

2009-10-16 hearing problem:

Hi Neha, If your ENT only did a hearing test, then he did not do a complete evaluation. With the symptoms that you described, you need a complete neurological workup, including an MRI. Therefore, I suggest

2009-10-15 Inflammation of ear nerves by cayenne pepper:

Hi Timothy, Don't add to your mistake. Go to an Ear specialist/ENT and have your ear and neural systems checked by a professional. And from now on, no more peppers in your ears. Hope this helps

2009-10-05 Meniere's disease:

Hi Robert, You need to return to your ENT and discuss these issues with him. You may need to have your medications adjusted. What tests were done to diagnose the Meniere's? As for gentamicin, it is

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