Rachel Risman | overcame severe tinnitus
www.en.tinnitus-vertigo-clinic.com | Mrs. Risman Rachel, a professional teacher, suffered from hearing loss due to Otosclerosis. She underwent surgery by an experienced surgeon who performed stapedectomy. The prosthesis was larger and as a result (she was told by few consultants) it could not be replaced by a prosthesis of any size. She could not hear and suffered from severe tinnitus for 5 years. Following the treatment by metabolic approach, Mrs. Risman’s condition improved very much. In the video clip she tells about the process.
How do I find a good plastic surgeon for ear reduction surgery?
I would like to get ear reduction surgery but am confused on where to turn to get a good surgeon. I think it’s worth it especially when dealing with cutting up your face to have someone qualified with a good track record; at the same time I’d like to save money if I can. I’m looking to get this done relatively soon if that’s possible. My family’s in the midwest, would it be cheaper out there than NYC? Surgeons are probably better in New York though yeah? I don’t know anybody who could help?
Tinnitus in the elderly is prevalent and impacts quality of life
Tinnitus in the elderly is prevalent and impacts quality of life
Tinnitus is common among elderly Nigerians and associated with treatable health conditions like otitis media, rhinosinusitis, head injury and hypertension, according to new research published in the October 2010 issue of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
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Otosclerose – Estapedotomia endoscópica – Otosclerosis – Endoscopic stapes surgery
Vídeo de estapedotomia totalmente enodoscópica em paciente com otosclerose e perda auditiva condutiva moderada. Note que não há necessidade de curetagem em parede posterior do conduto auditivo, o que deixa intocado o nervo corda do tímpano. Teflon Caussè prótese (0,6 mm diametro x 6 mm comprimento) Totally endoscopic stapes surgery (stapedectomy) in patient with otosclerosis and moderate conductive hearing loss. There is no need for curetting the auditory cannal posterior wall, leaving the chorda tympani untouched. Maiores informações sobre cirurgia endoscópica de ouvido / More information on endoscopic ear surgery: www.sinuscentro.com.br
Mp3 Players and Your Hearing Health
So many people are using mp3 players and iPods on an everyday basis more and more. This rising trend attracts all people who like to listen to non-stop music on the bus, in the car, while working out or just while relaxing at home. While there have been many studies on the positive effects music can have on a person, having small earphones stuffed in your ears while playing loud music can be detrimental to your hearing. Studies have shown that using small earpieces that are inserted inside of the ear creates a sound that is nine decibels higher than that of regular headphones that cover the whole ear. Nine decibels may not sound like a lot, but to put it in perspective it is about the same difference of an alarm clock to a lawn mower. It is also important to note that the type of earphones that fit inside the ear are less effective at blocking out background noises, giving the listener more incentive to turn up the volume. While no one can be sure what the average volume mp3 listeners are cranking their volumes to, a recent study compiled in Australia showed that a quarter of the listeners between the ages of 18 and 54 are listening to music at levels that could potentially cause long term hearing loss.
High levels of music produced by mp3 technology can cause hearing loss because the sound waves damage the hair cells in the cochlea; a part of the ear which transmits sound information to your brain. Any sound higher than 90 decibels can cause long term hearing loss if the sound is prolonged, and most mp3 players have the technological capabilities of reaching 120 decibels. That is equivalent to an ambulance siren.
You can’t measure the decibel level of your mp3 player, but you might be listening to your music too loud if your player is over 60% of the maximum volume, you can’t hear conversations that are happening around you, other people can hear your music, or you find yourself yelling or talking loudly to people nearby.
There is no need to stop using your mp3 player, and most people wouldn’t anyways, considering the great joys they get out of the technology, but there are ways you can ensure your hearing is healthy. Just follow the steps above and you will be sure to have excellent ear health as well as pleasurable non-stop music technology for many years to come.
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The Best Candidates for Ear Surgery
You may be a candidate for ear pinning (otoplasty) if you have ears that stick out too far from the side of the head. You may also want to have an otoplasty procedure if your ears have an unusual or undesirable shape.
The goal is to create ears that have normal folds and shape with a normal level protrusion from the side of the head.
Otoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia. The ears are usually bandaged with a head band type dressing for several days. Initial mild postoperative discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
The procedure is appropriate beginning at age 5 or 6 or at any time thereafter. The ears usually look “normal” within 10-20 days. Usually, a head band is worn 2-3 weeks to protect the ears. Contact sports should be avoided for about a month.
Any facial procedure that is desired or appropriate would enhance the result.
This procedure is considered to be cosmetic and so is usually not covered by insurance. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
The surgery usually takes two or three hours, the technique depends on the problem. In one of the more common techniques, the surgeon makes a small incision in the back of the car to expose the car cartilage. Then the surgeon will sculpt the cartilage and bend it back towards the head.
The stitches which are non removable may be used to help maintain the new shape. Some times as large piece of the cartilage is removed to give a more natural looking fold, when the surgery is complete. In another technique, a similar incision is made in the back of the ear.
Skin is removed and stitches are used to fold the cartilage back on itself to reshape the ear without removing cartilage. The surgery will leave a faint sear in the back of the ear, which will fade with time.
The patients is usually up and around within a few hours of surgery. If you prefer you may stay overnight in the hospital until all the effects of general anesthesia wear off. To promote best molding and healing, the patients head is wrapped in a bulky bondage.
The pain in the ear can be relived by medication. Within a few days the bulky bandage will be replaced by a lighter dressing similar to a headband. The dressing should be worn day and night stitches will be removed or will dissolve in about a week. For about a month, avoid any activity which will make your ear bend.
Adults can go back o work five days. Children can go back to school after a week. Most patients are satisfied with the results of ear surgery. Be realistic in your goals and don’t expect a perfect symmetric in both ears. The goal of the surgery is improvement not perfection.
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Ossiculoplasty- Titanium Ossicular replacement Prosthesis (TORP)
Use of titanium to replace total osscles. Modified radical mastoidectomy done and curved pice of cartilage placed first. Head of the prosthesis is placed on foot plate area and base touches the cartilage for good transmission of sound.
Otoplasty – Cosmetic Ear Surgery for Protruding Ears
www.drfechner.com This is a patient underwent otoplasty (plastic surgery to correct protruding ears) and he describes his experiences.
Is there anybody had ear surgery and ear problem got worse?
My ear is ringing so much and it drives me mad. I lost hearing a little bit. My boss told me ” how do you going to work with your ear problem?”….. Well, I had it for 10 years and I went to see a doctor a lot of times in my life and take medication. Medication never been worked out and my new doctor wants to operate my ear. I heard about some people had ear surgery and problem got worse. Do i just have to let it go? or have surgery?