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What to do if i think i ruptured my eardrum but my doctors are closed for the weekend?

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Do nothing: If you think there is a perforation of the ear drum you do not have to do anything but wait till you see your physician. The most important advice I can give you is keep the ear absolutely dry and do not put any drops in the ear canal and particularly do not get any water in the ear canal.

Answered 8/15/2014

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