Aural Polypectomy Treatment in India

Pari Khan is a 42-year-old primary...

Pari Khan is a 42-year-old primary school teacher and mother of two. She has a history of chronic ear infections and mild asthma. For over a year, Pari experienced a persistent feeling of fullness and pressure in her right ear, accompanied by a gradual, frustrating hearing loss. She found herself constantly asking her students and family to repeat themselves, and her favorite classical music began to sound muffled. Over-the-counter ear drops provided no relief. Her ENT, Dr. Sharma, examined her and discovered a fleshy, benign polyp completely blocking her ear canal, likely stemming from chronic inflammation. He recommended an aural polypectomy to remove the obstruction, restore her hearing, and prevent further complications. The procedure was performed under local anesthesia in the clinic. Pari felt some pressure and odd scraping sounds but no pain. Immediately after, the feeling of 'having a potato in her ear' was gone. Recovery involved keeping the ear dry and using antibiotic-steroid drops for a week. Within days, her hearing began to return clearly. Emotionally, Pari felt anxious before the procedure, worried about the unknown and potential pain. Afterward, she was profoundly relieved and grateful. The return of clear sound reconnected her to her classroom and family life, lifting a quiet burden of isolation she hadn't fully acknowledged.