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  • Male
  • 19 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm really unsure about something since my surgery last year to remove a cholesteatoma from my middle ear. I've gotten the all clear from the disease, but I haven't had a follow-up hearing test yet. I'm curious if it's safe for me to use headphones or earphones now. Any advice on that?

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Have a follow up with your doctor and follow your doctors advice,ideally you can use your headphones no problem

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