Abstract
Protection by ear plugs from waterborne 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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 377-380 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Archives of Otolaryngology |
| Volume | 103 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| State | Published - Jul 1977 |