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Are Ruptured Eardrum Permanent?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
Are Ruptured Eardrum Permanent?

A tear in the eardrum can allow bacteria and other things to get into the middle ear and inner ear. This could lead to an infection that might cause more permanent hearing damage

hearing damage
Hearing loss (also called hearing impairment) makes it hard to hear or understand sounds. This happens when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ear, the nerves coming from the ears, or the hearing part of the brain. Some people are born with hearing loss.
. Most perforated eardrums heal in a few days to weeks. If they don't heal, sometimes doctors do a surgery to repair the hole.

Can you regain hearing after a ruptured eardrum?

Can You Regain Hearing After a Ruptured Eardrum? The answer in most cases is “yes.” A small hole or tear in the drum will usually heal in a few weeks and the hearing returns rather quickly.

Is a ruptured eardrum reversible?

Most ruptured eardrums will heal on their own over time. A ruptured eardrum can cause hearing loss, but hearing will typically return to normal after the eardrum has healed. Unfortunately, not every cause of hearing loss has a cure.

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.