I think I saw some recommendations for ear plugs in old threads here. I have never used these, but wonder if I should. If you swim for many years and never use those, would it be likely to cause any problems to the ears? Thanks for participating the pool--oops, the poll. :)
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I use both. Perforated my eardrum as a kid and it has never healed properly. I only use one plug (in my right ear) and immediately apply ear drops after swimming. If I don't, I will be sure to get an infection. Doc says the only way to fix it is to have an op. They can graft skin onto the ear drum. But the operation entails making an incision behind the ear and peeling it back so they can get to the ear drum. The thought of that is too horrifying so I will just stick with the plug and ear drops for the time being.
I use both. Perforated my eardrum as a kid and it has never healed properly. I only use one plug (in my right ear) and immediately apply ear drops after swimming. If I don't, I will be sure to get an infection. Doc says the only way to fix it is to have an op. They can graft skin onto the ear drum. But the operation entails making an incision behind the ear and peeling it back so they can get to the ear drum. The thought of that is too horrifying so I will just stick with the plug and ear drops for the time being.
