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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.
How do ear drum breaks?
An eardrum can break due to loud noises, sudden changes in pressure, infection, or trauma. When the eardrum ruptures, it can cause pain, ear drainage, and hearing loss. It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect a ruptured eardrum.
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.
Is the ear canal the same as the eardrum?
No, the ear canal and the eardrum are different structures in the ear. The ear canal is a tube that carries sound to the eardrum, a thin layer of tissue that vibrates in response to sound waves. The eardrum separates the outer ear from the 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.
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 affect of a nuclear detonation often cause lung damage and ruptured ear drums?
Blast effect.
What do you have to do if ear ruptured?
I actually had both ear drums ruptured August 2008. After seeing an ear specialist, I found that your ear drums will most likely heal on their own in approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Your doctor will want to schedule a follow up to make sure they are healing. If not, possibly surgical repair.
What is the function of the eardrum inner ear and outer ear?
to transmit sound entering the outer ear to the bones of the middle ear
Which section of the ear is the eardrum in?
The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is the division of the outer and middle ear. The middle ear is sometimes called the tympanic chamber, so the eardrum is officially designated to the middle ear.
How far into the ear is the eardrum located?
The eardrum is located about 0.4 inches (10 millimeters) into the ear canal.
How far into your ear is your eardrum located?
The eardrum is located about 0.4 inches (10 millimeters) into the ear canal.
