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Sinus and myringotomy surgery
Undergone myringotomy Surgery on Dec 20, 2023. Grommet has been installed inside my ear. Can I travel by air next week? Are there any precautions I need to take?
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Yes u need to put ear plug so dat ear ventilation with equilibirum wont be affected
U can travel by next week
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Yes, you can travel. Chew a chewing gum while on decent if in a flight. Entry of water in ear should be avoided.
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U can travel
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Keep ear dry
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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
24 yrs exp
Guwahati
Yes you can travel.
Avoid entry of water into the ear.
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