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. 1977 Jul;103(7):377-80.
doi: 10.1001/archotol.1977.00780240035001.

Tympanostomy tube protection with ear plugs

D W Johnson, R H Mathog, R H Maisel

Tympanostomy tube protection with ear plugs

D W Johnson et al. Arch Otolaryngol. 1977 Jul.

Abstract

Protection by ear plugs from water-borne infection was evaluated in 35 patients with "tympanostomy" tubes, tympanic membrane perforations, or mastoid bowls. Stock and custom-made ear plugs were found to be equally effective up to four months during a period of frequent swimming and bathing activities. Infections were only noted to occur in those patients who did not follow instructions on appropriate use of the plugs.

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