{"id":1238,"date":"2020-04-17T10:27:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fraservalleybeltone.com\/?p=1238"},"modified":"2020-04-17T10:58:47","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:58:47","slug":"4-factors-that-cause-ear-ruptures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fraservalleybeltone.com\/4-factors-that-cause-ear-ruptures\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Factors That Cause Ear Ruptures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s how the sense of hearing works: the tympanic membrane<\/a> or most commonly known as the eardrum is a thin tissue that divides our middle ear and outer ear canal. Upon the entry of sound waves into our ears, this membrane vibrates, therefore, allowing us to hear sounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the eardrum suffers a small hole or tear, this condition then is called an eardrum rupture, and this may not sound so good as it may lead to permanent hearing loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Certain factors affect our eardrum\u2019s condition and to prevent any further damage; with that in mind, it\u2019s necessary to list down what could cause these tears:<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors that Contribute to Eardrum Ruptures<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Infection<\/b><\/h3>\n

Easily the common cause that occurs mostly for kids. When an ear infection happens, fluids may accumulate behind the eardrum<\/a>, and the pressure caused by this buildup may eventually rupture or break the surrounding tympanic membrane.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Pressure (Barotrauma)\"Underwater<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

We must consider the atmospheric pressure around us when going for some wild ride or fun activities. For the adventurous, pressure changes are just part of the experience, and these may happen during scuba diving, flying in an airplane, driving at high altitudes, and even with shock waves.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Injury or Blunt Force<\/b><\/h3>\n

Any blunt force around your ears or head may incur a rupture. Accidents such as car crash, falling on your ear, forceful hit, struck with a hard object, being hit and getting an injury due to sports, are most likely scenarios that could happen on a whim.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cleaning<\/a>
Using a cotton swab to clean your ears may lead to ruptured eardrums<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But even then, simple acts such as inserting objects such as cotton swabs<\/a>, fingers, or even pen through your ear may also lead to severe complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Acoustic Trauma<\/b><\/h3>\n

Perhaps the most uncommon factor in this list. It\u2019s ear damage due to extreme loudness.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Audience<\/a>
Be sure to wear earplugs at concerts to prevent hearing damage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now that we\u2019ve determined how we can prevent hearing loss, it\u2019s still necessary to learn the symptoms of an eardrum rupture to assure one\u2019s auditory state is in mint condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pain is the most prominent symptom, and this can regularly go or waver from mild to severe. Usually, once this pain goes away, the ear starts to drain, and fluids that can be watery, bloody, or sometimes pus-filled may drip down from the ears. This commonly happens for kids, people suffering from colds or flu, and in areas with poor air condition. It gets more severe for others that suffer from symptoms such as temporary hearing loss, lesser hearing capacity, and experiencing tinnitus, a constant buzzing or ringing inside the ears.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since eardrum rupture should never be neglected, here\u2019s how you proceed on your situation\u2014ask a doctor especially, an ENT. They might require you to run a series of tests to check your ruptured eardrum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most common tests include the otoscope exam, which uses a light to look through the ear canal, an audiology exam, which uses a specific device to peek into your ears, and lastly, the tympanometry, which tests your eardrum\u2019s response to pressure changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For treatment, you may opt for the following options as per advised by your doctor:<\/span><\/p>\n