Guttmann's Test

The Gutzmann test is a method used to diagnose hearing impairment. This method was developed by the German otorhinolaryngologist Gutzmann in 1902.

The Gutzmann test is based on the principle of perception of a sound wave with a frequency of 256 Hz by the human ear. To carry out this test, a real stamper is used, which creates a sound vibration with a frequency of 256 Hz. This sound is transmitted through the air into the external auditory canal, then gradually approaches the eardrum until the patient hears the sound. The method is to determine how far from the ear the stamper must be to cause the sound to be heard.

If the patient heard a sound at a distance of 50 cm or more, the test result is considered positive, which may indicate hearing impairment. If the patient heard the sound at a distance of less than 50 cm, then the result is considered negative.

The Gutzmann test is of great importance in clinical practice. It allows you to quickly and accurately detect hearing disorders such as otosclerosis, otitis media and other diseases of the middle ear.

Despite the fact that the Gutzmann test was developed more than a hundred years ago, it still remains one of the most popular methods for diagnosing hearing impairment. It helps doctors quickly identify hearing problems in patients and prescribe appropriate treatment.

The Gutzmann Test is a diagnostic method that is used in otolaryngology to determine the patency of the Eustachian tube. This method was developed by the German otorhinolaryngologist Gustmann in 1885 and named after him.

The essence of the method is that a small amount of solution is injected into the patient's nose to create pressure in the Eustachian tubes. The patient should then cover their ears and nose while the doctor closely monitors the solution as it passes through the Eustachian tubes. If the solution passes freely, this means that the Eustachian tubes are passable and there are no obstacles to the normal functioning of the ear. If the solution does not pass, this indicates the presence of obstructions in the Eustachian tubes and may indicate the presence of ear or nose diseases.

Gutzmann Test is used to diagnose various diseases, such as chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis media, eustachitis and others. It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation after ear and nose surgery.

It is important to note that the Gutzmann Test is not the only method for diagnosing Eustachian tubes. There are other methods, such as endoscopy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, which may be more accurate and safer. However, the Gutzmann Test remains one of the most common methods for diagnosing Eustachian tubes in clinical practice.