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Tiny device restores woman's hearing after Q-tip punctures eardrum

by KING 5 News

KING5.com

Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM

Updated Tuesday, Feb 21 at 1:22 PM

Imagine trying to listen to your friends, family, life all around you with the sound distorted. That's how one local woman experienced the world after a household mishap. But now she has her hearing back. Jean Enersen explains how.

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Swedish Medical Center Hearing and Skull Base Surgery

Douglas D. Backous, M.D., Neurotology and Otology specialist

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Conseula said on February 24, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Thought of Margaret when reading this article..Sent her a card couple weeks ago..Has she mentioned she received it? I wonder, did you ever shop at Goldstein Chapman in Omaha..Close to Brandeis..that was one of my favorite stores..Pricey but beautiful merchandise..Hope all is well...love all of you..Grandy

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k8r2u said on February 21, 2012 at 5:48 PM

z97z71 thank you for the information! I see someone read my comment and added some links!

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Daytrader said on February 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Sometimes its difficult to fix stupid.

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gablestout said on February 21, 2012 at 10:59 AM

So...that's why it says "do not insert into ear canal" on the box...I always assumed they were kidding :)

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z97z71 said on February 21, 2012 at 9:46 AM

swedish.org will have his listing, contact information and how to make a new patient appointment. 206.320.2800

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k8r2u said on February 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

It would be nice if you add information on this in your writing so that people who need it can call or find out more information.

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