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How long can it take for a ruptured eardrum to heal?

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Dr. Scott Rickert answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Varies: Typically a ruptured eardrum can heal in the first few weeks after it has been identified. However it can take months or it can not heal at all and require a surgery to repair. Most heal on their own. The most important thing to do is to have a specialist follow you closely to see how it is healing.

Answered 6/21/2018

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