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From: Robert.Pozner@f501.n202.z1.fidonet.org (Robert Pozner)
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Subject: Re: Otosclerosis, Hereditary Aspects
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Date: 23 Aug 90 04:14:47 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

When cornered and in ddoub doctors, as a group, use the plural in 
the explanation. "We think that is caused... etc." Never will you 
hear;"I think" or "It has been my experience."  They are probably 
taught this response in medical school. 

I have three sons, the oldest is twenty-six, and none have any 
hearing problems at this point. Hopefully mine is an isolated 
incident, however, my grandchildren could get the gene.

I will attempt to comfort you in your quest for knowledge concerning 
your hearing disablity. You will never be completely deaf! The 
quality and quantity of your hearing will diminish as a function of 
time but you will always have some hearing although the necessary 
amplification will cause gross distortion. You can live with this. 
The quality of life is still very good even with poor hearing.

Glad to see you are back in the mainstream of BBSing with access to 
this echo...
                                     Keep the faith,
                                                     Bob

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