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As me being an adult can i have surgery to put tubes in my ears. and can it be my choice to get it done. or do i have to be referred by another docto?
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Tubes in ears: Depending on your health ins you may need a referral to an ENT specialist by a primary care doctor. An ENT doctor would determine whether you in fact need tubes in your ears. As an adult, you may make your own healthcare decisions if agreed upon by your doctor.
Answered 7/5/2019
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