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Medrex
By Michael J. Rensink, MD
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A clearer view of Donnas ear reveals why her ear should not
be cleaned: a ventilation tube passes through the eardrum.
(Figure 2.) This raises other questions for audiologists and
hearing aid dispensers:
Is there anything I can do to help?
How long should the tube stay in the ear?
How long after the tube is inserted can the patient wear
a hearing aid?
What should be done if there is drainage in the outer ear?
How often does the patient need to follow up with
an ENT?
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