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Ruptured ear drum, still a bit echoey but can hear. just itching in the ear. should i be concerned!?

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Dr. Harold Kim answered

Not yet: If that is all that you have, that is not concerning. I would get your ear re-assessed though to see if the perforation is closing or not.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Ruptured ear drum, still a bit echoey but can hear. just itching in the ear. should i be concerned!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Kim answered

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

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