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Have perforated eardrum in healing and has a clot on it. since diagnosed ive take oral and ear drop antibiotics and oral steroid. i have taken nsaids for swelling every 8 hrs and if i dnt it swells back up and ear is itchy at times, is this normal?

Q: have perforated eardrum in healing and has a clot on it. since diagnosed ive take oral and ear drop antibiotics and oral steroid. i have taken nsaids for swelling every 8 hrs and if i dnt it swells back up and ear is itchy at times, is this normal?

: Yes, itching is normal in the healing process.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, itching is normal in the healing process.

Dr Ward agreed

Answered 5/8/2023

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A member asked:

Have perforated eardrum in healing and has a clot on it. since diagnosed ive take oral and ear drop antibiotics and oral steroid. i have taken nsaids for swelling every 8 hrs and if i dnt it swells back up and ear is itchy at times, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Ward agreed

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