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How I Coped With Sudden Deafness: A Case Study
Michael speaks quite softly. “One of the main worries I have had since I became deaf is that when I speak, I may shout and frighten people –...
I Beat Stress by Having Ear Acupuncture: A Case Study
Rushing around frantically when her father was dying of cancer two years ago, all the while trying to hold down a job share as an accountant and...
I Don't Hear as Well as I Used To: A Case Study
Flora is now in her early 70s and is very active, going to pottery and painting classes twice a week and a keen walker with her local rambling...
I Had Hopi Ear Candling: A Case Study
Having had regular sinusitis and recurrent sinus problems over the last few years, Catherine was bought an unusual birthday present last year....
I Had My Ears Pinned Back: A Case Study
Graham, now in his late 20s, is having the time of his life. His social life has never been busier, he changed career three years ago and has...
I Had to Learn to Live With Tinnitus: A Case Study
Alan has now been back at work for three years following the accident that nearly robbed him of his hearing. “I was doing some routine m...
I Had to Wait a Year for a Digital Hearing Aid: A Case Study
Martin is looking forward to going on holiday to the Caribbean for the first time ever – to celebrate his 50th birthday. “At my age, I think it’s...
I Have Autoimmune Ear Disease: A Case Study
The music playing in Charlotte’s living room is a bit on the loud side, but most people would think nothing of that, but she turns it off as soon...
I Have Meniere's Disease: A Case Study
At the age of 45, George is enjoying reasonable success in a second career – as a freelance blogger. “I earn nowhere near what I did, but at...
I Lost My Ear: A Case Study
When Peter slammed on his brakes to avoid running over a cat, his relief at not killing the animal was rapidly overtaken by panic. As he braked the car had skidded...
I Went Deaf After a Cold: A Case Study
Megan loves the Jonas Brothers and plays their music every day. A few months ago, she was feeling a bit off colour with a heavy cold and spent...
My Child Had a Bad Ear Infection: A Case Study
Sunita remembers screaming at the doctor in the casualty department, tears running down her face and almost being thrown out of the hospital....
My Ears Really Were Burning: A Case Study
While his wife Sue loves to sunbathe on holiday Rob prefers to go exploring, so they generally book holidays somewhere hot and rent a large villa...
My Pierced Ears Got Infected: A Case Study
Emily had been dying to get her ears pierced for ages but her mum and dad insisted that she wait until she was 16. “I couldn’t believe they felt...
My Son Had a Cholesteatoma: A Case Study
Chris has just dropped her son James off at football practice. “He will never be in the top league, but he enjoys playing with his friends in the...
Punk Rock Made Me Deaf: A Case Study
Alison prefers to meet somewhere quiet to talk, which is surprising in a way because she is a vivacious, slim and attractive woman in her mid-40s who would seem to...
