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I put a q-tip a little far in my ear and i have tubes and it's bleeding just a little. should i just leave it alone?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Leave it alone. The bleeding may have blocked the opening of the tube. Then the tube would not work. You may want to see your ENT doc to make sure the tube is patent.

Dr Cox agreed

Answered 9/5/2015

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A member asked:

I put a q-tip a little far in my ear and i have tubes and it's bleeding just a little. should i just leave it alone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Cox agreed

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