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A member asked:

The perforated eardrum was bleeding, i have muffled hearing. it feels kind of itchy yet doesn't hurt. is it a good or bad thing?

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Dr. Dale Tylor answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Pediatric

Get checked: Itching can mean the ear needs to be cleaned out by the doctor or that you could have a fungal infection develop. You may need drops that contain a steroid or anti fungal drops (one safe for a perforated ear- not all are). Do try to keep the ear dry in the meantime. Best of luck.

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Answered 8/4/2013

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