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Perforated eardrum
A perforated eardrum is a prick in the eardrum. It can be caused by , , overpressure, inappropriate ear clearing, and changes in middle ear pressure. An otoscope can be used to view the eardrum to diagnose a . Perforations may heal naturally or require .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·conductive hearing loss, , ear pain,
Causes — why it happens
- ·ear , physical , overpressure, ear cleaning
How it's found
- ·otoscopy
Treatment
- ·conservative or
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