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Summary of referring complaints in the telephone clinic cohort
| Presenting symptom | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Hearing loss | 24 (32%) |
| Tinnitus | 11 (15%) |
| Hearing loss and tinnitus | 11 (15%) |
| Ear Infection | 8 (11%) |
| Otalgia | 6 (8%) |
| Tinnitus (pulsatile) | 2 (3%) |
| Facial numbness or spasms | 2 (3%) |
| Cholesteatoma | 2 (3%) |
| Cerumen impaction | 2 (3%) |
| Hearing aid problem | 2 (3%) |
| Incidental CT finding | 1 (1%) |
| Dizziness | 1 (1%) |
| Otitis media with effusion | 1 (1%) |
| Tympanic membrane abnormality | 1 (1%) |
| Mastoid cavity problem | 1 (1%) |
