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Are prescription ear drops required when you are diagnosed with a bruised ear drum?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Rx ear drops: Best to see ENT to assess extent of ear drum damage and rely on ENT's Rx.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 3/29/2016

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