March 13, 2023
Meet Sophanun, a 12-year-old student from Cambodia. His favorite subject in school is English, and he hopes to become an English teacher or translator when he grows up. In his free time, Sophanun likes playing soccer with his friends.
Last week, Sophanun had a bad cold, and since then, he has been experiencing ear discharge, tinnitus, and hearing loss. He also keeps waking up throughout the night, causing him to feel tired at school. Medication has not improved his symptoms, and his family brought him to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for help. On March 13th, surgeons at CSC will perform a myringotomy procedure to drain the fluid from his ears so he can hear well and no longer experience uncomfortable symptoms. CSC is requesting $184 to fund this procedure. Sophanun’s family contributed $75 to his care.
His mother shared: “I hope he feels better after surgery and can go back to school.”
Meet Sophanun, a 12-year-old student from Cambodia. His favorite subject in school is English, and he hopes to become an English teacher or ...
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April 18, 2023
Sophanun underwent myringotomy surgery.
Sophanun and his parents traveled for three hours to the Children’s Surgical Centre for a diagnosis and treatment. He was a brave young man during the surgery and is now on the road to recovery. He will rest for several days, and his mom will apply antibiotic drops to reduce the risk of further infection. His hearing will improve, and his parents are thrilled that he will have good hearing, no more ear discharge, and a bright future.
His parents said: “We feel excited that Sophanun can go back to school and have good communication with his family and friends. We are thankful to the surgeons, and we can stop worrying about ear pain and ear discharge.”
Sophanun and his parents traveled for three hours to the Children's Surgical Centre for a diagnosis and treatment. He was a brave young man ...
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