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What to do if i'm suffering from perforated eardrum. from last 10 days. my ent dr. was giving xoclave antibiotic?

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Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Ear infection: If the perforation is only for 10 days,it is a result of infection,antibiotics will help control infection,if the perforation persists,,,later option would be to consider repair of the drum

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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Have middle ear infection with perforated eardrum.Waiting to see ent. How long to heal?Can i still swim train with cap and earplugs?

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And one more question for ENT, Sir can a person travel in unpressurized air cabin with eardrum perforation? Thank you sir..?

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Hi I have a perforated eardrum and recently got a middle to inner ear infection. It's been there going on 4 wks. I completed a course of antibioti?

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ENT suggested I use nasal irrigation to help with eustachian tube dysfunction and now feels like fluid is stuck behind eardrum with tremendous pain and pressure. Eardrum has small perforation but pressure pain remains. Is there a way to clear it?

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Left ear always geting infected. i have a perforated ear drum. i constantly go doctors for antibiotic and drops. is there anything els tht cn be done?

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