A person with chronic acute otitis media infections is having tympanostomy tubes placed. What should be included as post-tube placement instructions for this person?

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After tympanostomy tube placement, the person should avoid getting water in the ears. This means they should not shower or go swimming. Washing hair with warm water is generally safe as long as water does not get in the ears. There is no time limit for showers, but the person should be careful not to get water in the ears. Gum chewing does not have any specific effect on the healing process after tube placement.

A Person with Chronic Acute Otitis Media Infections Is Having