{"id":162,"date":"2019-09-25T17:25:33","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T21:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlestonent.fm1.dev\/ear\/eardrum-perforation\/"},"modified":"2020-03-12T18:36:01","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T22:36:01","slug":"eardrum-perforation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/charlestonent.com\/ear\/eardrum-perforation\/","title":{"rendered":"Eardrum Perforation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
An eardrum perforation is defined as a hole or rupture in the eardrum. Known medically as a tympanic membrane rupture, this tear\u00a0occurs\u00a0in\u00a0the membrane separating your outer\u00a0ear\u00a0from your inner ear. A perforation\u00a0can lead to a middle ear infection and possible hearing loss<\/a>, though in many cases it will heal on its own without medical treatment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The eardrum converts sound waves into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain, and protects the middle ear from bacteria, moisture and other foreign objects. A perforation can disrupt both important functions, allowing bacteria to enter the ear and cause an ear infection (otitis media)<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0contribute to a loss of hearing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n