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Solid Wax In Ear, Diagnosed With Ear Perforation. Prescribed Nasal Spray. Surgery Necessary?

hi...iam XXXXX...i was having solid wax which was removed under microscope by ent doctor...later he diagnosed that i was having perforration in my ear...and gave two months time to heal...he suggeted one nasal spray ...now he said if it doesnt heal with in two months then i have to undergo a surgery....please throw some light regarding this....thank you
Sat, 27 Oct 2012
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Dear Puja,
Because most perforated eardrum injuries heal on their own within two months, treatment may include analgesics to alleviate pain and antibiotics to prevent infection. You have to to keep the ear clean and dry while healing.
Some large holes or non-healing small holes require surgery. An ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT, otolaryngologist) may graft or patch the eardrum with paper, fat, muscle, or other material.
These materials act as a bridge, allowing the tympanic membrane to grow together. Surgery needed in very few rare cases.
So dont worry and hope for the best.
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Solid Wax In Ear, Diagnosed With Ear Perforation. Prescribed Nasal Spray. Surgery Necessary?

Dear Puja, Because most perforated eardrum injuries heal on their own within two months, treatment may include analgesics to alleviate pain and antibiotics to prevent infection. You have to to keep the ear clean and dry while healing. Some large holes or non-healing small holes require surgery. An ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT, otolaryngologist) may graft or patch the eardrum with paper, fat, muscle, or other material. These materials act as a bridge, allowing the tympanic membrane to grow together. Surgery needed in very few rare cases. So dont worry and hope for the best.