Swimming after Tympanoplasty

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I had Tympanoplasty in 2014 and at that time doc advised me not to swim for lifetime. Should I follow that?? I had Tympanoplasty in in 2011 as well but it was a failure and later in 2014 I had sinus surgery, deviated nasal septum surgery and then Tympanoplasty. There was lot of infection in the ear as per doctor... My question is whether I can swim?

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 28 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 28 yrs exp Bangalore

Usually, I advise them to use soft silicone putty earplugs during swimming and bathing. This is usually after 2 months of the surgery.

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