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8 months ago i suffered from a perforated eardrum. it was a large hole. is there any way i can tell if its healed before my follow up?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Doc: Check with your doc this could be a problem that needs to be fixed.

Answered 6/29/2018

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