A member asked:

I sleep with a cpap and ruptured my eardrum, should i discontinue using cpap until ear heals, dr says i am healing but didnt say to discontinue use?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I would due to: The pressure forced into the eustacian tube and the pain that you have

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Call & ask your Dr: Depends on settings and how you are doing, but he may recommend an ear plug in that ear at night or some other modification until the drum heals.

Answered 7/6/2014

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