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Can i wear earplugs if i have a ruptured eardrum ? if not then how can i avoid water from going in my ear during shower?

Q: can i wear earplugs if i have a ruptured eardrum ? if not then how can i avoid water from going in my ear during shower?

: You can wear ear plugs transiently with a ruptured drum. I find it unlikely that a casual shower would push water deep into your ear canal, but your idea of a shower likely differs from most. I would not use plugs if this were me, but you are fine to do it if you wish.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

You can wear ear plugs transiently with a ruptured drum. I find it unlikely that a casual shower would push water deep into your ear canal, but your idea of a shower likely differs from most. I would not use plugs if this were me, but you are fine to do it if you wish.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/1/2023

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A member asked:

Can i wear earplugs if i have a ruptured eardrum ? if not then how can i avoid water from going in my ear during shower?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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