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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Will my hearing improve after eardrum repair surgery (myringoplasty)?
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Dr Nicholas M Phillips
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Dr Nicholas Phillips is a paediatric and adult ENT surgeon who has advanced training and subspeciality expertise in paediatric and adult nasal obstruction, snoring and … View Profile
Most patients experience some improvement, particularly if the hearing loss was related to the hole in the eardrum. However, this depends on the health of the middle ear and hearing bones. Flying should be avoided for at least 2 weeks and swimming for 4–6 weeks, until cleared by Dr Phillips.
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