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Is it possible for the ossicles or inner ear cochlear parts to erode or become damaged if fluid remains in the middle ear behind the eardrum for several months and doesn't drain?
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Fluid in the ear will not cause the ossicles to erode or become damaged.
Answered 11/28/2021
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The residual fluid will not dissolve or deform inner ear structures but may compromise function or cause symptoms
Answered 11/30/2021
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