Ear & Hearing
Conditions
Adult and Paediatric Care
Specialist Expertise in Ear & Hearing
Dr. Marina Cavada provides specialist assessment and treatment for a wide range of ear and hearing conditions in adults and children. With advanced training and extensive experience, she provides personalised care for conditions affecting the ears, hearing, balance and middle ear, helping patients achieve better hearing, function and long-term ear health.
Ear & Hearing Conditions Treated by Dr Marina Cavada
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss is a reduced ability to hear sounds clearly and may affect one or both ears. It can develop gradually or occur suddenly.
Diagnosis involves assessing your your hearing, symptoms and medical history. An ear examination and hearing test (audiogram may be recommended to identify the cause.
Treatment depends on the cause and severity and may include medication, hearing aids or other hearing devices. Some types of hearing loss may require surgery.
Ear Infections
Ear Infections can cause pain, pressure, discharge, reduced hearing and fever. They may affect the outer, middle or inner ear.
Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms and examining the ear with an otoscope. Hearing tests or further investigations may be recommended if symptoms persist or hearing is affected.
Treatment depends on the type and cause of infection and may include ear drops, medications or antibiotics. Recurrent or persistent ear infections may require specialist treatment or surgery.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, humming or other sounds in the ears without an external source. It may occur in one or both ears.
Diagnosis involves assessing your symptoms, hearing and medical history. An ear examination and hearing test may be recommended to identify possible causes.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include managing ear conditions, hearing loss or other contributing factors. Persistent or bothersome tinnitus may require specialist assessment and management.
Blocked Ears
Blocked ears can cause pressure, fullness, muffled hearing or discomfort. Common causes include earwax, infections, fluid or problems with the Eustachian tube.
Diagnosis involves asessing your symptoms and examining the ears. Hearing tests or further investigations may be recommended to identify the underlying cause.
Treatment depends on the cause and may include earwax removal, medications or treatment for underlying ear conditions. Persistent blockage masy require specialist assessment.
Dizziness / Vertigo
Dizziness or vertigo can cause a sensation of spinning, imbalance or light-headedness. It may be related to inner ear conditions affecting balance.
Diagnosis involves assessing your symptoms, balance and medical history. Hearing tests and other specialised assessments may be recommended to identify the underlying cause.
Treatment depends on the cause and may include medications, balance exercises or treatment of the underlying ear condition. Persistent or recurrent symptoms may require specialist assessment
More Ear & Hearing Conditions
Recurrent Ear Infections
Repeated episodes of infection affecting the ear, which may cause ear pain, pressure, discharge or temporary hearing changes. Recurrent infections may require assessment to identify contributing factors and appropriate treatment.
Ear Wax Impaction
A build-up of ear wax that blocks the ear canal and may cause reduced hearing, pressure, discomfort or ringing. Impacted wax can usually be safely removed using appropriate techniques.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
A problem with the Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the back of the nose and help regulate ear pressure. Symptoms can include ear pressure, popping, discomfort and muffled hearing.
Perforated Eardrum
A hole or tear in the eardrum that can occur due to infection, injury or sudden changes in pressure. It may cause ear pain, discharge, hearing changes or ringing in the ear.
Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
Inflammation or infection of the ear canal, commonly caused by moisture, irritation or minor injury to the skin. It can cause ear pain, tenderness, itching and sometimes discharge.
Glue Ear
A build-up of fluid behind the eardrum, often following an ear infection or cold. It can cause muffled hearing, ear pressure and difficulty hearing, particularly in children.
Cholesteatoma
A growth of abnormal skin cells within the middle ear that can develop following chronic ear problems or a perforated eardrum. It may cause persistent discharge, hearing changes or recurrent infections and requires specialist assessment.
Meniere's Disease
A condition affecting the inner ear that can cause episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing changes, ear pressure and tinnitus. Treatment may include lifestyle measures, medication and, in selected cases, steriod injections into the middle ear.
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Dr Cavada provides specialist assessment and treatment for a wide range of adult and paediatric ENT conditions, including sinus disease, nasal obstruction, ear infections, hearing problems, tonsil and adenoid conditions, snoring and sleep-related breathing disorders, and other ear, nose and throat concerns.
Nose & Sinus Conditions
Throat & Voice Conditions
ENT Surgery
Ear & Hearing Conditions
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Specialist Qualifications
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Advanced Training
Subspecialty training in Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Private
Hospitals
Operating in theatres at Leading Sydney Private Hospitals
Consulting in Sydney
Convenient Consulting rooms located in Kogarah and Hornsby