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Is the eardrum permeable?
No it is not
Describe the location and function of the eardrum and the cochlea?
the eardrum is in the middle ear and the cochlea is in the inner ear
Can a ruptured spleen cause your appendix to become bad?
A ruptured spleen will not affect your appendix.
How far is your eardrum into your ear?
U will need two toothpicks to each your eardrum
Who discovered the eardrum?
Italian anatomist Alfonso Giacomo Gaspare Corti discovered the eardrum and how it works. The organ of Corti, in the ear, is named after him.
What is tympanorrhexis?
A ruptured eardrum.
What is the first aid for a ruptured eardrum?
Do not stick anything into your ear, if you have a ruptured eardrum. This can cause damage or promote a serious infection.
Can a ruptured eardrum affect the other ear?
No there is no connection
Surgical procedure to reconstruct a ruptured eardrum?
Tympanoplasty
How is the eardrum damaged by the loud noise?
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is exactly what you might imagine: a tear or hole in the eardrum - the part of the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves. Eardrum injuries can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, might lead to infections and hearing loss. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN FOUND ON KIDSHEALTH.COM .. si habla espanol.
What causes ears to bleed?
The ears may bleed because of an ear infection. A ruptured or perforated eardrum may also cause bleeding and drainage.
When is irrigation for impacted cerumen contraindicated?
Irrigation should not be used to remove cerumen if the patient's eardrum is ruptured or missing; if the patient has a history of chronic otitis media.
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.
Can a person with ruptured ear drum fly in aeroplane without any harm?
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How does loud noises make you deaf?
Deafness is more or less caused by damage or a defect in the tympanic membrane (the eardrum), such as the membrane being ruptured by blunt force or a loud noise (130 + decibels) like that of a space shuttle take off.
Ruptured eardrum?
DefinitionA ruptured or perforated eardrum is an opening in the tympanic membrane (eardrum).Alternative NamesTympanic membrane perforation; Eardrum - ruptured or perforated; Perforated eardrumCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThe tympanic membrane (eardrum) separates the outer ear from the middle ear. The eardrum vibrates when sound waves strike it.Bones and nerve endings in the middle and inner parts of the ear then send a nerve impulse that travels to the brain. When the eardrum is damaged, the hearing process is interrupted.Ear infections may cause a ruptured eardrum, more often in children. The infection causes pus or fluid to build up behind the eardrum. As the pressure increases, the eardrum may break open or rupture.Damage to the eardrum can also occur from:A very loud noise (acoustic trauma)Difference in pressure between the inside and outside of the eardrum (barotrauma), which may occur when flying, scuba diving, or driving in the mountainsForeign objects in the earInserting cotton-tipped swabs or small objects into the ear to clean themTrauma to the ear (such as a powerful slap or explosion)SymptomsDrainage from the ear (drainage may be clear, pus, or bloody)Ear noise/buzzingEarache or ear discomfortMay be severe and increasingThere may be a sudden decrease in ear pain followed by ear drainageFacial weakness or dizziness (in more severe cases)Hearing loss in the affected ear (hearing loss may not be complete)Signs and testsThe doctor will look in your ear with an instrument called an otoscope. If the eardrum is perforated, the doctor will see an opening in it, and may even see the bones of the middle ear.Sometimes it is hard for the doctor to see the eardrum because of drainage (pus) from the ear.Audiologytesting can measure the extent of hearing loss.TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to relieve pain and prevent or treat infection.Putting warmth on the ear may help relieve discomfort. Keep the ear clean and dry while it is healing. Place cotton balls in the ear while showering or shampooing to prevent water from entering the ear. Avoid swimming or putting your head underneath the water.Antibiotics (oral or ear drops) may be used to prevent infection or to treat an existing infection. Analgesics (painkillers), including over-the-counter medications, may be used to relieve pain.Sometimes the health care provider may place a patch over the eardrum to encourage healing. Surgical repair of the eardrum (tympanoplasty) may be needed if the eardrum does not heal on its own.Expectations (prognosis)A ruptured or perforated eardrum may be uncomfortable, but it usually heals by itself within 2 months. Any hearing loss is usually temporary.ComplicationsEar infection (otitis media): The eardrum prevents bacteria from entering the middle ear. When the eardrum is ruptured, bacteria can easily travel to the middle ear, causing an infection.Permanent hearing lossSpread of infection to the bone behind the ear (mastoiditis)Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you:Have symptoms of a ruptured or perforated eardrumAre diagnosed with a ruptured eardrum, and symptoms last longer than 2 months despite medical treatmentAre diagnosed with a ruptured eardrum and develop ear drainage, a persistent fever, general ill feeling, or hearing lossPreventionDo not insert objects into the ear canal, even to clean it. Foreign objects should only be removed by a health care provider. Have ear infections treated promptly.ReferencesKerschner JE. Otitis media. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 639.Bauer CA, Jenkins HA. Otologic symptoms and syndromes. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, Robbins KT, Thomas JR, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2005:chap 126.Ramakrishnan K, Sparks RA, Berryhill WE. Diagnosis and treatment of otitis media. Am Fam Physician. 2007;76(11):1650-1658.
How can your eardrum burst?
The eardrum is essentially the membrane of the ear that absorbs sound waves. Since this is essentially skin, it is possible to heal, however if ruptured it can be severe. Delving deeper, the eardrum is a very, very sensitive instrument. It works in a process, and I'd need to know exactly what you mean by "burst and eardrum" to respond.
