I have made over 3000 dives since 1985. In the last few years I have had trouble equalizing in my right ear. My ENT checked it out and stated that I had Exotosis (extra bone growth in the ear due to frequent cold water diving). There is a medical proceedure to scrape the bone growth out. Has anyone encountered this problem and what have you done about it?
Exotosis
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never had the problem,but...
i always dive with a hood
bald head...
the water stays warm by my ears
good luck
yaeg
i always dive with a hood
bald head...
the water stays warm by my ears
good luck
yaeg
Bubbletrubble
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The ENT conducting the surgery may choose one of two entries: transcanal (through the ear canal) vs. postauricular (behind the ear). It appears that the best long-term outcome is associated with the postauricular procedure.
Joni Doherty here at UCSD has composed a nice essay on exostoses. It should answer a lot of your questions about the condition and its treatment. Hope this info helps...
Joni Doherty here at UCSD has composed a nice essay on exostoses. It should answer a lot of your questions about the condition and its treatment. Hope this info helps...
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