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She is frustrated and would like to have a functioning eardrum. I'm thinking that at this point in time, that will not be an option.
She has been researching a procedure called "Eustachian Tube Dilation." Her last surgeon told her that long term results are not yet known and he doesn't recommend it, at this time.
Are you familiar with this? Is it a reasonable surgery or not? I would assume she would still need to undergo a tympanoplasty if they opened her Eustachian Tube.
If anyone is familiar with this surgery, I would appreciate hearing from you.View Thread

However, she is a musician and she feels that her hearing (or lack thereof) in one ear is keeping her from reaching her full potential. Also, being in a large group of people is confusing to her due to her hearing issues.
She had her first ear infection at age 2 weeks. She has had fewer infections with holes in her eardrums than at any other time. She has done the ear tube thing (which is what caused the original hole). Her tonsils and adenoids have been removed.
Are there any options left for her? Her ear surgeon said not to bother with a hearing aid that having diminished hearing in one ear would be better than dealing with the issues hearing aids bring.
She has ear pain without infection and feels that her eardrum is disintegrating (it isn't) but she feels that her hearing is getting worse.
She has been researching options that allow for opening up the eustachian tube but, to the best of my knowledge, this is still considered experimental.
Is there any where to turn from here? Any suggestions?View Thread
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