My mom has a hole in her eardrum and it's causing a lot of issues. The ENT doctor recommended surgery but I'm wondering if there's any way to heal a ruptured eardrum without going through surgery

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, many ruptured eardrums heal on their own without surgery. If the hole is small, it may heal within a few weeks. Even if it doesn't heal on its own, there are other options like patching or ear drop therapy before considering surgery.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Ct pns Fess procedure Followed by nasal steroid spray for 3 months

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I can see a thick tear-drop-sized fleshy lump in my right nostril that's blocking my nasal passage could this be nasal polyps? It makes breathing difficult sometimes, and I alternate between a runny nose and a blocked nose. I really don't want surgery can you suggest how to cure this polyp naturally? My general physician said recovery might take 36 months or more, and I'm currently using Montek 10 and Flomist spray. Will these medications actually help shrink the polyps? Also, is homeopathy effective for treating nasal polyps?

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