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Hi i think my ear tube is loose how can i tell if itll fall out on its own or ill need to be taken out im worried that i could need to get new ones?
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P.E. tubes in ear: generally last 1-2 years and then gradually grow out of the tympanic membrane and may remain loose in the ear canal without symptoms and eventually fall out. Your ENT specialist may have recommended a routine follow up, or your primary doctor can check your ears at routine visits. If you have ear pain or decreased hearing symptoms, be sure to get this checked out.
Answered 4/6/2019
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