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Mom has small hole in eardrum.doc said to let it recover naturally.sometimes the noise is too loud.any tips on how to cover the ear?

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Dr. Joshua Gottschall answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Hole in ear drum: Holes in the ear drums due to trauma or infection typically heal with time, but sometimes a non hearing perforation is noted. Usually perforations are associated with hearing loss. If the perforation does not heal, you should make an appointment for a hearing test and ENT evaluation. Good luck!

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Mom has small hole in eardrum.doc said to let it recover naturally.sometimes the noise is too loud.any tips on how to cover the ear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joshua Gottschall answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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