8532 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

LINDA J. DINDZANS, MD Office: 414-536-7000

JODI M. KORNAK, MD Fax: 414-536-7001

HOME CARE FOLLOWING MYRINGOTOMY SURGERY

Please follow these instructions to ensure a safe recovery.

ACTIVITY:

-Rest today.

-Resume activities tomorrow as tolerated.

DISCOMFORT:

-Minimal pain, if any, is expected.

-Take Tylenol appropriate for the patient’s weight and age.

-NOTIFY your doctor is severe pain is present.

CARE OF THE EARS:

-Expect a small amount of pink-tinged, clear, odorless drainage.

-If red, bright pink or cloudy drainage is present, CALL YOUR DOCTOR.

-Place the 4 drops of the prescribed ear drops in the ears twice a day for 3 days. Save the drops for later use, if needed.

-DO NOT let water enter the ears:

1. NO swimming without earplugs.

2. Bathe or shower cautiously—ALWAYS place the ear plugs or use Vaseline coated cotton balls when bathing.

NOTIFY YOUR DOCTOR WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

-Fever over 101 degrees by mouth.

-Excessive drainage from the ears.

-Excessive pain from the ears.

APPOINTMENTS:

-Call 414-536-7000 to schedule a post-op appointment to see your doctor in 2 weeks.