All interactive tools
Browse UCSF EARS tools to understand what’s going on and choose a practical next step.
Try a simpler keyword (for example: “tinnitus”, “hearing test”, “captions”), or switch the filter back to “All”.
What do the editorial labels mean?
Each tool is labeled by editorial status: ✏️ Clinician-edited (edited for clarity/usability) or 💬 Clinically reviewed (reviewed for clinical accuracy and safety language).
💬 Clinically reviewed
These tools have been reviewed for clinical accuracy and safety language. They’re educational (not a diagnosis), but designed to be safe and trustworthy starting points.
Quick questions → tailored next steps for tinnitus, hearing difficulty, sound sensitivity, or a mix.
A calm guide to help you decide who to contact (audiology, ENT, urgent care) and how soon.
Enter a few numbers from your audiogram and get a plain-language summary.
Pick your hardest situations and get tailored communication tweaks and sample scripts.
For people taking medications that can affect hearing (for example chemo or IV antibiotics): monitoring steps and what to watch for.
What to do right now for sudden hearing change and other urgent symptoms.
✏️ Clinician-edited
These tools have been edited for clarity and usability. They’re publicly usable, and we’re continuing clinical review and refinement.
Figure out whether symptoms sound urgent, soon, or routine—and what to do next.
Turn vague frustrations into a clear list of goals, examples, and questions for your visit.
Understand the big categories—hearing aids, implants, captions, remote mics—and what questions to ask.
Assess daily noise exposure and learn about hearing protection without overdoing it.
How to turn on captions, sound recognition, and noise alerts already on your phone.
Step-by-step help using AirPods Pro hearing features, best-use tips, and limitations.
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Watch: All interactive tools (60 Seconds)
Prefer a quick overview first? Watch this 60-second walkthrough of the key steps, practical tips, and when to seek medical care.
Read video transcript & key takeaways
Key Takeaways (60-Second Guide):
- 💬 Clinically reviewed: These tools have been reviewed for clinical accuracy and safety language. · They’re educational (not a diagnosis), but designed to be safe and trustworthy starting points.
- ✏️ Clinician-edited: These tools have been edited for clarity and usability. · They’re publicly usable, and we’re continuing clinical review and refinement.
- The Bottom Line & Suggested Next Steps: Interactive decision aids empower patients and clinicians to navigate complex hearing healthcare choices. · Try confidential step-by-step decision tools to prepare for visits or evaluate hearing tech.
Video Transcript (0:00–1:00):
- (0:00–0:08) All interactive tools: Browse UCSF EARS tools to understand what’s going on and choose a practical next step.
- (0:08–0:17) ⚠️ First: Urgent Symptoms Need Prompt Medical Care: ⚡ Sudden Hearing Loss (≤72 Hours) — Seek urgent medical evaluation right away · 🌀 Severe Spinning Vertigo or New Neurologic Symptoms — Call 911 or emergency care
- (0:17–0:26) 💬 Clinically reviewed: These tools have been reviewed for clinical accuracy and safety language. They’re educational (not a diagnosis), but designed to be safe and trustworthy starting points.
- (0:26–0:36) ✏️ Clinician-edited: These tools have been edited for clarity and usability. They’re publicly usable, and we’re continuing clinical review and refinement.
- (0:36–0:45) The Bottom Line: Interactive decision aids empower patients and clinicians to navigate complex hearing healthcare choices. Use these confidential tools to prepare for visits, explore devices, and decode hearing tests.
- (0:45–0:53) Suggested Next Steps: Try confidential step-by-step decision tools to prepare for visits or evaluate hearing tech. Browse the complete searchable catalog of UCSF audiology clinical articles and guides.
- (0:53–1:00) Read the Full Step-by-Step Guide on This Page: Scroll Down for Checklist, Scripts & Next Steps ↓ (ears.ucsf.edu/en/tools)
The Bottom Line
Interactive decision aids empower patients and clinicians to navigate complex hearing healthcare choices collaboratively. Use these confidential tools to prepare for visits, explore devices, and decode hearing tests.
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