Get Virtual Care
Ruptured eardrum
A condition characterized by a hole or tear in the eardrum due to injury or loud noise.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
Symptoms
Medications
Procedures
Surgery
Risk factors
Personal
Related questions
A 43-year old asked:
How could I repair damaged / ruptured eardrums?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
What are the signs of a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 18-year old female asked:
Can a bug get through a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 9 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
What is done to treat a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 29-year old asked:
Is it normal for my ruptured eardrum to itch?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
What should a person do for a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
How long would a ruptured eardrum take to heal?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
How long can it take for a ruptured eardrum to heal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
How long to recover hearing after a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 37-year old asked:
Is it possible to regain hearing after having a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
I cannot hear well with my ruptured eardrum. What can I do to help improve my hearing?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 46-year old asked:
Are ruptured eardrums usually surgically closed ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
Is it safe to fly with a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 17-year old male asked:
Can I wear earphone with ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 36-year old asked:
Can I go on a plane if I have a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
Is it safe to wear earphones with a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old female asked:
How do you treat a ruptured eardrum. My daughter is 7 and ruptured it with a Q tip?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
Is it normal for a ruptured eardrum to still hurt after two days of antibiotics?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 23-year old female asked:
is there anything i can do to unblock my ear to hear better while recovering from a ruptured eardrum?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
Prednisone was prescribed for ruptured eardrum caused by infection. What are possible side effects from taking Prednisone?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 19-year old female asked:
I have a very sore throat with no other symptoms but have healing ruptured eardrums that are vulnerable to infection. Do I need to go to the doctor?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
What's the difference between an ear infection and a ruptured eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old male asked:
I was diagnosed with an ear infection/ruptured eardrum three days ago, but I have to work around loud music tomorrow.Will it affect it?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 21-year old asked:
how many days will it take for an ruptured eardrum due to a middle ear infection to form back and what are the advice for perforated eardrum?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
I have a cold and i blew my nose hard and heard a pop, do you think i ruptured my eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
What do you feel if you rupture an eardrum?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
A 59-year old male asked:
I ruptured an eardrum yesterday on a flight. Doc says I had a major infection & is now treating w/antibiotics. Should I avoid flying? For how long?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old female asked:
Earpain for 3 days. Now sudden sharp pain to ear, followed by blood and hearing loss. Pain better. Eardrum rupture? Should I go to doc or wait?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old female asked:
Left ear middleear infection. Eardrum ruptured yesterday. Today right ears shows same pain as left before rupture. Could right ear also be infected?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 46-year old female asked:
Hi ...my 8 yr old has long standing ear problems..his eardrum ruptured for 3rd time...has hearing loss. ENT recomhe swim to help epithelialization???
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
