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How Can A Perforated Eardrum Be Treated?

I have a perforated eardrum but need to have a shower. I know I need to keep water out of the ear, but I m not sure how. I read that people have used cotton wool coated in Vaseline but when you take it out, how would you make sure all the Vaseline is out too?
posted on Thu, 18 Jan 2018
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Hi,

Thanks for the query.

I understand your concern
You need consultation of an ENT specialist for determination of severity of of damage.
Most of the times it heals within 3-4 weeks with treatment by antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs.
With no healing/ with severe degree of perforation ear drum patch or repair surgery is needed.
Till then - continue treatment with doctor's advise /do not wash,put some thing else than advise,do not try to clean it yourself with stick .

Regards
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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How Can A Perforated Eardrum Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern You need consultation of an ENT specialist for determination of severity of of damage. Most of the times it heals within 3-4 weeks with treatment by antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. With no healing/ with severe degree of perforation ear drum patch or repair surgery is needed. Till then - continue treatment with doctor s advise /do not wash,put some thing else than advise,do not try to clean it yourself with stick . Regards Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician