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Is it ok to fly with a perforated eardrum?
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Yes: It is ok to fly with a perforated ear drum.
Answered 1/22/2019
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Absolutely: The ear with the perforation will be the happiest ear on the plane as it will have instantaneous pressure equalization and no problem whatsoever. Ear problems occur when the pressure outside the ear drum is significantly different than pressure inside the middle ear. With a hole that can't happen.
Answered 8/11/2021
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