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[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

after googling apparently it's a common removal method.. still trying to find the anatomy lesson on it

Well I could understand that much since the ear nose and throat are all connected. Just wondering how it could be done without damaging the eardrum. Buuuut that questions been answered.

[KLHJ2]

You act as if I'm stupid enough to make this up. The doctors went through the ear. I am not a specialist and would have never concocted this method.

In the Ear: Objects in the ear can be removed by flushing the ear canal with sterile water or saline or using suction, forceps, or other tools. Doctors may remove an insect by putting a topical anesthetic or mineral oil in the ear, which kills the insect, stops pain, and makes removal easier. Younger, more frightened children may need to be sedated or to be given a general anesthetic for these procedures.

Sharp objects, such as pencils, can pierce (perforate) the eardrum. Perforations require evaluation by an ear specialist, but most heal by themselves over time without loss of hearing.

In the Nose: Objects stuck up the nose are of particular concern because they can block the airway, cause infection, and be difficult to remove. Children are often scared to admit they put an object in their nose. Many parents become aware of the problem only when a child's nose bleeds persistently, is runny, or has a foul-smelling discharge or when the child has difficulty breathing on only one side of the nose.

Doctors use a topical anesthetic and attempt to remove the object using suction or forceps. If these measures do not work, doctors may need to sedate children or give them a general anesthetic to remove the object.

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Objects in the Ears and Nose: Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition

[tryfuhl]

yeah kind of just wondering why there isn't more of a direct route

[CRedskinsRule]

Very glad to hear that every thing went well. Nothing in life is as scary as having your child hurt, especially when you can't "fix" it. I hope that going forward his ear is good.

[MTK]

Glad to hear the little guy is ok Angry. Must have been scary.

[saden1]

Man, that is some crazy scary shit to go through as a parent. Glad he's ok. You can't watch these guys all the time...even if you put them in bubble wrap they will suffocate themselves with it.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

SO glad everything worked out for you and your family man.

[BDBohnzie]

My daughters are young, and the grays are already setting in. I can't wait for an episode like this to complete the silver fox look. Glad your boy's doing well Angry.

[Schneed10]

The ears are connected to the network of sinus cavities throughout the head. When you go into the ear canal, before you get to the inner ear, there's a drainage point leading to the sinus cavities.

If you've ever blown your nose too hard and had your ears get blocked up, that's why. Or if you get a bad cold, you can't hear all that great.

They probably fed a flexible instrument through his ear, took the turn before reaching the inner ear, and popped it out. I'm sure they numbed him first because otherwise that would hurt like a sonofabitch.

[mredskins]

I mentioned this in the game day thread but I will say it hear as well.

here was my sunday.

Cooley catches the TD 27-10 life is grand

Texans slowly come back

Wife starts to leave with son to go to grocery store raccoon bites her it was hiding under the car.

At the same A. Johnson catches TD on 4th down

Get in car rush to ER

Acura's AC breaks on the way there (see f Toyota for the rest of this awesome week)

Get to ER finally make it to the waiting room after paperwork to see Houston win the game.

My wife is still waiting and i brought my son home.

Never have been at such a high and have it all come down so quick.


They end up giving my wife 7 shots and she wait 7 hours in the ER. She still needs to get 5 more shots through out the week from her doctor. Unreal!
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[FRPLG]

Rabies shots are a bitch. Time to find that coon and kill its ass dead.