Hi everyone, Unfortunately for me I sustained a right ear typannic perforation after earwax removal.with an ear nurse. This was over a year ago, just as we went into the covid pandemic. I am still waiting for a repair as it never healed. all my ENT appointments were cancelled which I understand , but now every 6 weeks or so Im getting ear infections. ( otitis externa ) As My GP wont prescribe drop s due to the perforation Im being giving strong courses of flucloxacillin. I keep my ears dry etc , but am getting depressed about the on/ off earache. And the courses of antibiotics which are causing tummy issues. God knows when I ll get my eardrum repaired. Have started looking into going private for the repair, but dont know if I can afford it. Has anyone with a perforation got any advice/tips on avoiding infection ? TIA
I was just wondering how you’re getting on now?
I am in the same boat as you with a perforated eardrum that isn’t healing and looking at surgery in the future.
I am hoping you have had a positive outcome.