What is perforated eardrum?

A perforated eardrum occurs when an opening or hole in the thin layer of tissue (eardrum) separates the outer and middle ear. An infection, very loud noises, injury to the face/ear, and changes in pressure may cause a perforated eardrum. The hearing is affected and it may cause pain or discomfort.

How do members experience perforated eardrum?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with perforated eardrum*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for perforated eardrum*

Who has perforated eardrum on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 9
30s 8
40s 10
50s 10
60s 11
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 38