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9. Helping the Eardrum Rupture Heal

While waiting for the eardrum rupture to heal, there are some easy but important steps the patient can take at home. These include

  • Keeping the ear dry. Use cotton balls or shower caps to prevent water from getting inside the ear when bathing, and avoid swimming until it heals.
  • Try not to blow the nose. Changes in pressure can affect sensitive healing tissue.
  • Manage the pain. Use heating pads or OTC pain relievers to keep any pain at bay while the ear heals.

Help your ear heal at home by keeping it dry. Victor_69 / Getty Images

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