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Chronic Mastoid Cavity Disease
If you or a loved one has Chronic Mastoid Cavity Disease, you know you've got ear problems. Your ENT has likely explained everything you'll find below, but if you'd like to read it for yourself, feel free. Suffice it to say that the Mack's Ear Dryer rechargeable ear dryer is a tool that you absolutely need! The disease and surgical procedure described below make it absolutely necessary for you to take every precaution to keep your ear canal dry. Never before has there been a way to do that. Since the advent of the Mack's Ear Dryer, a licensed ENT, the ability to keep the ear canal dry has been revolutionized. Don't hesitate. Buy this product today. If you are not totally satisfied after 60-days, we will take it back. As well, please read the medical findings Dr. Collins writes about by clicking on this link!
Definition: The mastoid underlies the bone directly behind the ear. It is a collection of small air cells, like sinuses, that are connected to the middle ear and are also lined with a mucous membrane. Their exact function is unknown. They can become diseased when the middle ear is diseased and can also develop chronic disease, or chronic mastoiditis. Like the middle ear, this is usually successfully treated with antibiotics, however a small percentage of people develop complications of chronic and/or acute mastoiditis and require surgical intervention. This procedure is called a mastoidectomy. One form of this procedure creates a cavity about the size of your thumb because of the elimination of the mastoid cells, and can be viewed through the ear canal. The cavity can become chronically infected because of the presence of microorganisms and water. This results in purulent foul smelling drainage, pain, and frequently increased hearing loss and dizziness. It is called Chronic Mastoid Cavity Disease. Untreated cases can progress to infection in the bone (osteomyelitis), brain abscesses, and very rarely death.
Treatment: Through cleaning of the cavity and the use of antibiotics is the primary treatment; however repeat surgical intervention is sometimes necessary.
Prevention: In cases where the mastoid bowl remains chronically moist or persistent water remains in the mastoid bowl, the regular use of the Mack's Ear Dryer ear canal drier evaporates this moisture and can significantly reduce the chance of infection. This is especially useful when a hearing aid is used in the ear. It is also essential to protect the ear from moisture. Over-the-counter ear plugs are generally not useful because the opening into the ear canal and mastoid bowl is too large, but custom plugs may be helpful. The use of cotton tips or drying ear drops is not recommended.
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