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I have a perforated eardrum for 2 years. the last two months i have had an infection that does not respont to eardrops or cipro (ciprofloxacin). ?

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Perforated ear drum: If you are not responding to medication, you may need to have your ear examined and cleaned by a board certified otolaryngologist.

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 8/25/2014

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