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Expert: Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. - 4/14/2008


Question
Both of my eardrums were perforated two months ago, following a course of antibiotics I assummed everything had healed nicely. However, over the past couple of weeks I am having persistent pain in the ear that had the most discharge.  It is becoming very uncomfortable and was wondering if this is normal?

Answer
Hi Linda,
Sorry you're in pain.  No, this is not normal and very possibly the ear may have become reinfected, especially if the perforation has not healed. You need to return to an ear specialist and have him check it out.
Hope this helps.


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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.

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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.

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I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.

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American Academy of Audiology, - American Speech Language Hearing Association, - Hearing Loss Association of America

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Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000. Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology) Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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