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How Long Does It Take For Torn Eardrum To Heal?

I had a really impacted wax build up in ear.Itried getting it out with everything over the counter.nothin worked, I had a ventually go to the hospital to have it taken out.once the doctors removed all the wax. The doctor had said I had torn my eardrum.he gave me an antibiotic. But then the papers the release papers from the hospital said that I must keep it dry until it heals.my question is how long does it take the ear drum to heal
posted on Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. Perforation of ear drum or torn ear drum usually take 1 -2 months to heal completely . If perforation is big it require surgical procedure.

The most important thing in healing of ear drum is to keep your ear dry (as you also mention in query) until it heals and complete antibiotic course . Do not swim and cover your ear while taking shower . you can warm dry compresses to affected ear which will enhance healing.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Does It Take For Torn Eardrum To Heal?

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Perforation of ear drum or torn ear drum usually take 1 -2 months to heal completely . If perforation is big it require surgical procedure. The most important thing in healing of ear drum is to keep your ear dry (as you also mention in query) until it heals and complete antibiotic course . Do not swim and cover your ear while taking shower . you can warm dry compresses to affected ear which will enhance healing. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari