I frequently travel by plane, taking 4-5 flights each week, but often experience ear pain and ringing. Is this condition dangerous, and how can it be improved? (Kim Ngan, 45, TP HCM)
A perforated eardrum can result from various causes and may heal naturally within weeks, but improper care can lead to chronic otitis media and hearing loss.
I have a perforated eardrum, and my doctor has recommended tympanoplasty. What does the surgery involve, and does it require general or local anesthesia? (Giang Pham, 45, Ho Chi Minh City)
