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Can i use my headphones if i have a perferated eardrum? it happened yesterday so my ear hasn't healed or anything yet

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: There is no reason why you can't use your headphone even though you may have to turn up the volume due to the perforated eardrum.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/18/2016

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