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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?

Q: 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?

: Fluid in the ear will not cause the ossicles to erode or become damaged.

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Fluid in the ear will not cause the ossicles to erode or become damaged.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/28/2021

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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