The dangerous cause of ear infections that no one knows about.

Cholesteatoma is a common cause of discharge from the ear. It is a slowly growing mass that slowly damages the structures of the ear. I try and explain this difficult subject in this video. I use diagrams to aid your understanding. Learn about this disease so you can pick up this disease before it causes damage to hearing, nerves, balance and even the brain. NEWSLETTER If you would like more information, news and have access to various devices I give away for free, please sign up to my Newsletter. Click on the link below. https://cheerful-knitter-8774.ck.page... SNOREDOCTOR APP This is my new app that helps people record and analyse their snoring at night. It is completely free (no ads, no paywalls, no personal data is collected). Please use the links below: Android playstore link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Apple App Store https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/snore-d... ** Disclaimer - The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. ** AFFILIATE LINKS These are links to amazon products. If you click on a link below then you will be directed to the Amazon product in question. If you then went on to buy the product, Amazon will provide me with a small commission (or finder's fee), which will not cost you anything. I will also not be able to collect any of your personal data, and the process will be beyond my influence. If you have questions about this arrangement please see the amazon page about this system. https://amazon-affiliate.eu/en/about-... Camera kit Canon EOS M6 Mark II - https://amzn.to/2KQjQPF Canon 50mm F1.8 (nifty fifty) - The lens I use most of the time - https://amzn.to/3eI25yN Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 - The lens I use occasionally - https://amzn.to/2M8RjFB Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M - https://amzn.to/3j1opDF Amazon Basics Tripod - https://amzn.to/3cntUuU Google Pixel 6 Pro - https://amzn.to/3IDMBIB OnePlus 7 Pro - https://amzn.to/36p6sty Audio kit Yeti Blue Microphone - https://amzn.to/3afEEJ7 Rode On Camera Microphone - https://amzn.to/3taVMIv Tiger MCA68-BK Microphone Boom Stand - https://amzn.to/2Yw2NWc Lighting kit Neewer 2 Pack Dimmable Bi-color 480 LED Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit - https://amzn.to/3onLcu8 LED Ring Light 10" with Tripod Stand & Phone Holder - https://amzn.to/3j2cZiT Laptop ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 - https://amzn.to/2KUsfli Software Adobe Creative Suite - for talking head videos Vyond - for animation videos - http://tracking.goanimate.com/SHF2 Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:36 How a cholesteatoma is formed 1:40 Why are cholesteatoma dangerous? 2:10 The ossicles (malleus Incus stapes) 3:01 The nerves (facial nerve and corda tympani) 4:01 The balance / vestibular system (semi-circular canals) 4:22 Fistula Test 4:58 The brain, mastoid, jugular/sigmoid sinus & Eustachian tube 5:42 How do I know if I have cholesteatoma? 6:55 How do you treat a cholesteatoma? 7:52 How long can I leave a cholesteatoma? 8:32 Beware of wax in the attic 8:51 Conclusion