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To prevent ear infection many physicians advise avoidance of swimming after insertion of grommet tubes. This advice is a logical extension of the supposition that contaminated water entering the middle ear through the tube may cause an infection. This study was designed to examine the incidence of otorrhea after swimming with grommet tube or perforation of tymapanic membrane. Forty patients with grommet tubes or perforation of the tymapanic membrane were evaluated. The children were allowed to swim with precaution and were advised not to dunk the head. Out of 40 children, 11 had otorrhea in 11 ears. The infection was easily controlled in all cases with medication.
We conclude that swimming can be safely permitted for children with grommet tube or perforation of the tympanic membrane.
