Hi doctor,
When I was using Q-tips to clean my ears, I slipped and I may have gone a little too deep with one. I felt a little discomfort in my ear. That was three days ago and I still feel a little weird in that area. Could I have ruptured or punctured my eardrum? Is it important to go to an ear doctor immediately?
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Thank you doctor,
No, there was not any blood. What should I do? Is the damage permanent?
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