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Q: Can a sneeze rupture your eardrum?
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What is the medical terminology for rupture of the eardrum?

Tympanorrhexis is rupture of the eardrum.


Can your eardrum rupture twice?

yes it can


What causes an eardrum to rupture?

high pitched noses cause that


Can your ears explode?

Human ears cannot explode but the eardrum can rupture. It will usually rupture from an infection in the inner or middle ear.


How can you burst an eardrum?

Too much pressure can rupture an eardrum. For example, I ruptured my brother's eardrum many years ago with one of those pool noodles. We were fighting with them in the pool and I smacked him in the side of the head with it. The force of impact directly over his ear created enough pressure inside of his ear cavity to actually rupture his eardrum. Another thing that can rupture/burst an eardrum is simply sticking something that doesn't belong inside of your ear too deep, physically puncturing the eardrum. Although eardrums can burst, they can also heal. However, the older you get, the more difficult it becomes for your body to repair an eardrum.


What does Earsplitting scream means if it's a idiom?

If "earsplitting scream" is used as an idiom, it would generally convey a sense of extreme loudness or intensity. It can signify a shocking or alarming situation that grabs immediate attention due to its intensity, like a cry for help or a startling announcement.


Can you die if you sneeze?

The Birmingham Health System states, "If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture blood vessel in your head or neck and die. If you keep your eyes open by force (while you sneeze), they will pop out. Suppressing a sneeze can be harmful, particularly to your ears." I learned that if you hold in a sneeze while pinching your nose, while it relieves the pain in your ears, "it briefly blocks the blood flow to your heart". Yes, you can die from sneezing if you hold it in.


Do you die if you sneeze?

basically, when you sneeze, you die for about 1/2 a second and god chooses to bring you back to life that's why people say god bless you and because you die for 1/2 second while your sneezing, that's why you can't sneeze with your eyes open. ****************************************************** Improved answer The Birmingham Health System states, "If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture blood vessel in your head or neck and die. If you keep your eyes open by force (while you sneeze), they will pop out. Suppressing a sneeze can be harmful, particularly to your ears." I learned that if you hold in a sneeze while pinching your nose, while it relieves the pain in your ears, "it briefly blocks the blood flow to your heart". I wouldn't hold it in if I were you...


What does it mean for your eardrum to rupture?

It means that the ear drum has broken. This can happen with an infection where the build up of fluid bursts through or it can happen from trauma or other situations with high pressure outside the ear (example scuba diving of explosions).


A rhyme denotes what happens when you sneeze on certain days of the week what happens on Tuesday?

If you sneeze on a Tuesday, you will kiss a stranger. The whole rhyme goes: If you sneeze on Monday, you sneeze for danger; Sneeze on a Tuesday, kiss a stranger; Sneeze on a Wednesday, sneeze for a letter; Sneeze on a Thursday, something better; Sneeze on a Friday, sneeze for sorrow; Sneeze on a Saturday, see your sweetheart to-morrow.


What does the eardrum protect?

the eardrum protect the middle and inner ear.


Does the eardrum absorb or transmit sound?

Well in your eardrum there is a speaker