Review Article
Otology versus Otosociology
Table 1
General methodology of otology versus otosociology.
| | Otology | Otosociology |
| Aetiology | Within the ear | In the individual’s environment |
| Pathogenesis | Within the ear | Interaction between the individual and social environment |
| Diagnosis | Idiopathic | Based on evidence |
| Treatment | Symptomatic | Biopsychosocial |
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