Ask Dr John

Dr John is your man for queries around medical conditions arising from surfing, especially Ear, Nose and Throat. Dr Steer is currently the ENT consultant to the SA Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Association, and is past president of the SA Society of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons as well as the Western Cape branch of the National Medical Association. Have a question? Ask Dr John. If in his speciality he will discuss your question. If not, he will canvass specialist opinions. Email him your question This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Protect Your Ears!

Thursday 20 October 2011

What do Surfer’s Ear and HIV have in common? To prevent them, you have to wear protection. A major problem among surfers is the buildup of bone in the ear from exposure to cold temperatures. Listen to Dr John.

Surfer's Ear

Monday 28 February 2011

Surfer's Ear is one of the most feared conditions that many surfers must face at some point in their lives. Dr John debunks the myths and dispells the fears around what this slow-growing condition really means, including the risk that you face when you eventually have to go under the knife. But first, the non-surgical type.