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Though muffled, i can still hear with the ear that has perforation. does hearing worsen the perforation? is it a good or bad sign?

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Dr. Dale Tylor answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Pediatric

No: Hearing doesn't worsen a perforation. If it is a perforation that just happened, in most cases it will heal on its own and as it does the hearing will slowly improve. Keep the ear dry except for any drops you may have been prescribed. Good luck.

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Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

Though muffled, i can still hear with the ear that has perforation. does hearing worsen the perforation? is it a good or bad sign?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Tylor answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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