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Can Patches In The Ear Be Sealed?
An ENT put a tube in my right ear about a year and a half ago. I just recent had a probably with e-coli bacteria in it. He removed the tube today and told me that there is a hole where the tube was and that was it. I feel it needs to be patched or closed up some kind of way. What do I need to do? I am 30 years old.
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
post gromet tube removal perforation will close by its self. u need to give 3 months waiting period for healing . during this period u need to take precautions like not to have common cold episodes, not to pour water into ear.
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