Punctured eardrum

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Jul 12th, 2004 | 01:11 PM

M_J

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Punctured eardrum

Well, we leave for the Big Island in 28 days. Today, my eardrum was punctured.
Have any of you flown with a punctured eardrum?
How did the cabin pressure and altitude effect you?
Any suggestions?
Thanks

Jul 12th, 2004 | 01:13 PM

nytraveler

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Have you considered asking your doctor?

Jul 12th, 2004 | 01:18 PM

doc_

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Call an EENT.

Jul 12th, 2004 | 01:30 PM

mgmargate

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Unbelievable.

Jul 12th, 2004 | 02:58 PM

crazy4Hawaii

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You should not have any problem. After all, your middle ear will have no trouble equalizing pressure without the intact tympanic membrane in the way. And that's a professional opinion, no charge...

Jul 12th, 2004 | 02:59 PM

crazy4Hawaii

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Actually your rupture should be healed within two weeks unless it's a pretty big defect. Be sure and let your doctor recheck it in about two weeks...

Jul 12th, 2004 | 03:07 PM

kkj

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Ask your doctor. Do not ask us for medical advice.

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Jul 12th, 2004 | 03:34 PM

Izacruisin

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Dr. Crazy4Hawaii ??????

Jul 12th, 2004 | 03:59 PM

M_J

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This injury happened earlier to day. I see the Ears/nose/throat physician tomorrow--his first available appointment.
My question was asking for your own experience when flying with such a puncture.
Thanks