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A doctor that finally diagnosed me right.
by Tammy
Surgery to remove it, I still have packing in but can hear better already
by Angiekean
Mijn hond helpt mij er door
by Nathalie
Surgery meant the disease could be cleared, and reconstruct my hearing
by emstofogus
Walking in the bush helps me relax
by Susan
Operation
by Samuitje
For tinnitus at night a sound machine with white noise playing seems to make the ringing not so bad.
by DDM
My family
by Joseph
My family
by Joseph
Saline drops to clear nasal congestion at first sign of cold
by babyboos
I always swim with ear plugs
by Alice
Azithromycin ruined my life
by Wendy
An operation to remove the disease.
by Annie
My friends’ and family’s complete support
by Kaitlin
If you are diagnosed with cholesteatoma, get surgery as soon as possible. It will only get worse.
by JWilcox
Keeping ears dry
by Jamie
Putting a head pad on my ear
by Lauren
Regular ear cleanings
by Kristine
I'm faithful to follow up visits and I get screened (ct scan) every two years,
by Betty
Having a great ENT and regular check ups.
by Kim
Have regular exams
by Patti
Surgery
by Cindy
My dog makes a great nurse for off days. She also alerts me to phone calls and visitors.
by Fiona
Cotton balls
by Casey
Compassion
by Susan
Going to appointments to get proper cleanings to remove dead skin and wax.
by Lindsey
no swimming, ear plugs in shower
by Lisa
Keeping his ear dry.
by Brigitte
Having family who support me
by Joanne
Understanding cholesteatoma is not caused by something I did
by Nathan
My best friends Brad and Niki who were always there for me.
by Jennifer
He has had a successful operation
by Sarah
Chilled lotions
by Linzscheer
If you've had c-Toma before and develop ear infections ever, get to the specialist asap. Primary care docs and urgent care are temporary solutions
by Chris
frequent ear cleaning by the ENT
by Pam
Gardening
by Dee
My friends pushing me to focus on enjoying the things around me
by Terry
Frequent check ups with different providers.
by Meagan
Get a good doctor
by Denise
my family helped
by Glenifer
Staying out of the cold & wind
by Rebecca
Finding the right support & talking about symptoms/frustrations/etc
by Katie
Ear tubes so many times I can't count as both a child and adult
by Melanie
My family is very supportive.
by Michael
Get a second opinion before surgery. Write everything down. Ask what can be saved.
by A Lennon
50%/50% vinegar/water solution to irrigate my ear
by Pattie
finally being diagnosed with Cholesteatoma
by Kaleb031209
Pure mineral oil for itchy ears, I apply to cotton ball and insert. Keeps them cleaner too, I believe!
by CTomaDue2MisDXBADdoc
Surgery improved my hearing 100%
by Steph
It’s a great conversation starter
by hannahkollerbottone