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Can i go on a plane if i have a ruptured eardrum?

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Dr. Brett Scotch answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: Go ahead and travel and see your ENT for further evaluation.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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