At the Breathe Clear Institute, we’ll diagnose ear and throat issues with an in-office examination, using a very small scope—no wider than a strand of spaghetti —placed gently in the nose to examine the eustachian tube opening along with the adenoids and throat. We can also provide, through our partnership with American Hearing and Balance, an in-office test to check for ear pressure problems or even hearing loss. Since there is such a strong association between ear infections, throat irritation and allergies, we often test for allergies as well by using a simple skin or blood test.