Otorhinolaryngology : The ear nose and throat doctor
Object ID Number:
EH10206
Object Name:
Otoscope
Date of Manufacture:
– 19th to 20th Century
Manufactured from:
1920
Manufactured to:
1950
Description / History:
Early to mid 20th century Welch Allyn Otoscope with ear pieces in velvet lined box
set includes extra antique ear pieces

An otoscope or auriscope is a medical device which is used to look into the ears. Health care providers use otoscopes to screen for illness during regular check–ups and also to investigate ear symptoms. An otoscope potentially gives a view of the ear canal and tympanic membrane, or eardrum.




Dimensions:
H–2 W–4.5 L–9.25 inches
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