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Left ear always geting infected. i have a perforated ear drum. i constantly go doctors for antibiotic and drops. is there anything els tht cn be done?

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See ENT: Sounds like you need to see an ENT specialists. Speak to your GP about a referral. Other than that keep it dry, no swimming and would use ear plug in shower.

Answered 4/7/2018

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A member asked:

Left ear always geting infected. i have a perforated ear drum. i constantly go doctors for antibiotic and drops. is there anything els tht cn be done?

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