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Suggest Remedy For Ear Problems

I saw an ENT doctor today & I have a perforated eardrum & a polyp in my ear. Is there a good chance I also have a Cholesteatoma? I have had a draining ear for about 3 months now. Also, I have been on 3 broad spectrum antibiotics & eardrops. Nothing thus far has stopped the smelly drainage.
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Hi. From the findings you have mentioned , you appear to have unsafe otitis media ( associated with cholesteatoma ). This condition requires ear surgery and since it is having polyp with smelly discharge , you should consider it on a priority basis to prevent further progression of the disease.
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Suggest Remedy For Ear Problems

Hi. From the findings you have mentioned , you appear to have unsafe otitis media ( associated with cholesteatoma ). This condition requires ear surgery and since it is having polyp with smelly discharge , you should consider it on a priority basis to prevent further progression of the disease. Thanks.