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Doctor bumped my eardrum with an otoscope, should he?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Is there a question: I'm not sure what your question is. It is not rare to bump into the ear drum with an otoscopic speculum. This is not dangerous in the least.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/11/2012

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