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Hi, I had a fat Tympanoplasty surgical in 2014 in my right ear but still having ringing in my ear. I will be flying out on July 22, 2016 and my concern is will my eardrum get rupture from the pressure when the plan take off and when land? Thank-you.
Tue, 3 Sep 2019
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Hello,
Yes, you should be careful on air travel with middle ear pathology. Consult your doctor before travel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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Hello, Yes, you should be careful on air travel with middle ear pathology. Consult your doctor before travel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician