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Do children's ears bleed when the tubes fall out?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Some do: The tubes may produce some tearing of the ear drum when they are extruded. Some bleed during the process to a noticable degree and many do not.

Dr Diede and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2013

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