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A perforated eardrum occurs when an opening or hole in the thin layer of tissue (eardrum) separates the outer and middle ear. An infection, very loud noises, injury to the face/ear, and changes in pressure may cause a perforated eardrum. The hearing is affected and it may cause pain or discomfort.
How do members experience perforated eardrum?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with perforated eardrum*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for perforated eardrum*
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A perforated eardrum occurs when an opening or hole in the thin layer of tissue (eardrum) separates the outer and middle ear. An infection, very loud noises, injury to the face/ear, and changes in pressure may cause a perforated eardrum. The hearing is affected and it may cause pain or discomfort.
Common symptoms reported by people with perforated eardrum
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for perforated eardrum
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Compare treatments taken by people with perforated eardrum
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have perforated eardrum through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with perforated eardrum? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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