Question
My wife was able to hear when she was younger, but her hearing gradually decreased until it completely disappeared. The examination results showed that her eardrum was ruptured, which has been over 16 years now. Can the eardrum be repaired through surgery? Which hospital in our country is better? I heard that cochlear implants can restore hearing, and how much does it cost?
Answer
The eardrum has a strong self-healing ability and usually heals on its own within 2 to 3 weeks. For those that cannot heal on their own or have larger holes, consider a eardrum repair surgery. The recovery of hearing after the surgery should be discussed with a professional doctor and detailed examinations should be conducted. As for the price of cochlear implants, you need to ask the medical institution for an exact number.