Boca Raton, FL
A 44-year-old female asked:
Can i use saline nasal spray if i have a permanent hole in my eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 58 years experience
No: It not only cause you to become very dizzy but may introduce an infection into your middle ear. Have you talked to an ENT to find out if the perforation can be repaired?
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Last updated Apr 27, 2018
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