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Bonjour, mon fils a une perforation du tympan. Peut-il malgré tout prendre l'avion? Merci pour votre collaboration.

  • Submitted on 09/04/2024

2 specialists answered

  • Oui pas de souci

    Pierre Bisschop

    New Partner |

    ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat-Specialist) | La Hulpe

  • Bonjour, Aucune précaution. La perforation tympanique fait que justement vous n'aurez aucun problème dans l'avion car elle va automatiquement équilibrer les pressions entre l'extérieur et l'oreille moyenne. Les précautions sont surtout par rapport à l'eau. Vous ne devez pas mettre d'eau dans l'oreille sous peine d'avoir une otite.

    Cordialement

    Linda Spinato

    ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat-Specialist) | Epinois

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