Perforated Eardrum Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
9. Recurrent Ear Infections
The tympanic membrane not only serves as a crucial hearing component, but it also is a mechanic barrier that keeps pathogens outside of the middle ear. When the integrity of this barrier is compromised by a perforation, it is common for patients to be prone to recurrent middle ear infections.
This is especially noticeable in patients that engage in water sports, as the humidity in the ear canal increase and becomes a perfect environment for the growth of pathogens.
Advertisement
