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What Causes Pain In Ears Post Healed Perforation?
I have had my left eardrum perforated on 2 flights has healed and have been to e.n.t. it now has scatissue and is healed no other problem was found. I also had CT scan on my sinuses which came back normal. I am worried about flying again because my left ear doesnt feel right. My ear is sometimes painful and sometimes itchy I have been given betnesol to see if it helps.
Thu, 20 Aug 2020
Hello,
The airplane journey can pause problems particularly if the patient is operated previously for ear drum perforation. Due to sudden changes in the air pressure at high altitude. Taking care with ears covered with cotton plugs and certain maneuvers help great, though your operating surgeon is best person to guide further before the date of travelling in the flight.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The airplane journey can pause problems particularly if the patient is operated previously for ear drum perforation. Due to sudden changes in the air pressure at high altitude. Taking care with ears covered with cotton plugs and certain maneuvers help great, though your operating surgeon is best person to guide further before the date of travelling in the flight.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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