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Is it safe to fly with a ruptured eardrum?
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Probably yes: A blocked eustachian tube is the most common cause of discomfort in the ear when flying. A ruptured ear drum is like having a tube in the ear drum and there is automatic equalization of pressure for the middle ear. Therefore, i believe it is safe for you to fly.
Answered 7/2/2020
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