Question 1

is it ok to fly with a perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is ok to fly with a perforated ear drum.

Question 2

can i go to the beach with a perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The beach is no problem. You should plug that ear so that no water gets in as this may lead to an infection. Use a plug that is waterproof.

Question 3

is it ok to eat rice if i have perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is fine. There are no limitations on foods eaten when someone has a perforated eardrum. They are unrelated.

Question 4

is it possible to hear with a perforated eardrum ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is still possible to hear, but often times your hearing can be "muffled" a bit.

Question 5

is it a bad idea to fly with a perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: You are probably ok to fly.

See an otologist.

You need a hearing test.

Stay on dry ear precautions.

Your perforation is perhaps a sign of eustachian tube dysfunction.

Make sure your other ear is not at risk of this as well.

Question 6

does wearing earplugs help heal a perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Can be helpful: Keeping the ear free of water and tincture of time is what heals an acute tympanic membrane perforation.  A ear plug designed to week water out of the ear during bathing, swimming or other water exposure is most helpful.

Question 7

will rubbing alcohol in perforated eardrum cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol inflammatory to the middle ear lining.

Question 8

hi doctors. how do i know if i have a perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: The best way to determine if you have a perforated ear drum is to see an ENT specialist.

Question 9

what can be done for a toddler with a perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some will heal spontaneously over time and others (usually older kids) might need an operation to patch it. ENT docs can take tissue from other parts of the head and create a patch that will work, but the work is delicate and best done in experienced hands.

Question 10

is it possible to use the neti pot if i have a perforated eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: Neti pots (saline irrigations of the nose) are pretty benign (not too much risk of harm).  

Go ahead and try it.  You could notice some water come out of your ear with the perforation, which is generally ok.

There is possibly a risk of ear infection. (especially if you get infections with swimming).  If that happened, you'll have to treat it, and stop the neti pot.

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