How do we know if our eardrums are broken?

To determine whether the eardrum is ruptured, you can judge by observing symptoms, dropping drops, pinching the nose and blowing air, professional examination, etc.

1. Observing symptoms After the

eardrum is ruptured, the patient may suddenly feel different degrees of earache, tinnitus, accompanied by hearing loss, ear bleeding or ear nasal congestion. The appearance of these symptoms is often directly related to eardrum damage.

2. Drops test

Connect the nose and ears through the Eustachian tube. After dropping ear drops into the ear, if the eardrum is broken, the liquid will flow into the mouth. This test method is simple and intuitive.

3. Nose pinch

and blow air. If the eardrum is perforated, the side ear will feel air leakage, and may be accompanied by hearing loss and ear congestion.

4.

The most accurate method of professional examination is through ear endoscope examination, doctors can directly observe whether there is damage to the eardrum. In addition, acoustic impedance test can also help determine whether there

is perforation of the eardrum. When you suspect that your eardrum is ruptured, you should seek medical attention promptly, make a clear diagnosis through professional examination, and take appropriate treatment measures.