Q. What are the best steps to aid healing of ear perforation?
Hi doctor,
I have a perforated right ear for more than two years. I do not want surgery. Also antibiotics did not work. What are the best steps to be taken?
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- An ear perforation (ruptured eardrum) can be safe or unsafe. An unsafe perforation has to be operated otherwise life is in danger.
- A safe perforation can be left unoperated and yet tried to achieve closure.
- If small perforation then body can heal it and close it if free of infection, body immunity and healing good.
- Chemical cauterization of edges of perforation can help accelerate healing process and closure of perforation.
- Steps to aid in healing and closure of perforation:
- Should avoid entry of water into ear and no instrumentation.
- Should not get any upper respiratory tract infections.
- Should maintain good hygiene and medical care when disease occurs.
- Follow good habits and healthy lifestyle.
- If you are fine with not healing of perforation then you can take above precautions, but you may suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus.
- Also inadequate care can cause worsening of disease and progression to unsafe disease.
- Hence decision is yours. Make sure your disease is safe. If you decide to not have surgery then take all the precautions.
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