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Can i wear earphone with ruptured eardrum?
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It depends...: If the eardrum perforation is dry, that is not draining, the answer is yes. If there is drainage, it is best not to occlude the ear canal (except maybe a cotton ball to absorb the drainage).
Answered 7/10/2020
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