eardrum rupture

Eardrum Rupture (Perforated Eardrum): Symptoms, Causes & Prevention An eardrum rupture (also called a perforated eardrum) is a small tear or hole in the tympanic membrane—the thin tissue that separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear. This membrane helps transmit sound vibrations, so damage can temporarily affect hearing. Most eardrum ruptures heal naturally […]