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HomeHealth QueryENTMy eardrum ruptured six months ago from using a co...
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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My eardrum ruptured six months ago from using a cotton swab and still hasn't healed. There's some mild pain but no pus. Is it normal for it to take this long to heal or would I need surgery?

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