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I'm Suffering From Perforated Eardrum. What Precautions Can Be Taken ?
hii i m 19 yrs old. i m suffering from perforated eardrum .what are precautions to be taken or what are the do s and don ts.
Mon, 27 Jun 2011
Hi,
Thanks for query,
dos
1, go to ENT for treatment as if is small then with application of chemicals drum may be repaired,otherwise tympamoplasty should be done.
2,clean the ear carefully and put antibiotic drops,
3,keep cotton plug in the ear,
Don'ts,
1,Do not put any sharp or pointed steak to clean ear,
2,Do not cough or sneeze forcefully,
3,do not shout or speak loudly by closing ears,
4,do not scratch the ear by ear steak,
5,do not put ear drops without cleaning the ear,
ok and bye.
Thanks for query,
dos
1, go to ENT for treatment as if is small then with application of chemicals drum may be repaired,otherwise tympamoplasty should be done.
2,clean the ear carefully and put antibiotic drops,
3,keep cotton plug in the ear,
Don'ts,
1,Do not put any sharp or pointed steak to clean ear,
2,Do not cough or sneeze forcefully,
3,do not shout or speak loudly by closing ears,
4,do not scratch the ear by ear steak,
5,do not put ear drops without cleaning the ear,
ok and bye.
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