Stop otitis media in time
Self-Care Nov 25, 2020
How to treat microtia
Harmony in health Dec 2, 2019
Stop otitis media in time
Self-Care 25 November, 2020
Read moreA disease characterized by severe pain in the eardrum is common and is associated with the flu. Here’s how to identify it.
How to treat microtia
Harmony in health 2 December, 2019
This congenital condition prevents the external ear from completely forming, either through deformities or by not forming at all.
Microtia mostly affects newborns and its main cause is associated with a combination of inherited traits and environmental factors that make the ear malform. It is usually diagnosed along with aural atresia, which is the absence of the external ear canal. While this condition can occur in both ears, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Human Genetics at Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogota, 90% of cases only affect one ear.
Some aesthetic treatment alternatives include prostheses and reconstructive surgery, as well as auditory stimulation by bone conduction to treat hearing loss. Non-surgical options include using headbands or elastic bands with ear sound processors. Most importantly, a specialist should be seen in order to determine the degree of microtia and the appropriate procedure for each patient.
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Read moreIt is not known exactly what its cause is, but it is generally related to the accumulation of liquid into the inner ear.
