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Eardrum Rupture

  
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A ruptured or perforated eardrum usually heals by itself within 2 months. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and prevent infection. Antibiotics (oral or eardrops) may be used to prevent in...[read article]

Tests for Eardrum Rupture

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During an ear examination, the doctor looks inside your ear using an instrument called an otoscope.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Tympanometry is a test used to detect disorders of the middle ear.  More
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Surgical Procedures for Eardrum Rupture

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Tympanoplasty, also called eardrum repair, refers to surgery performed to reconstruct a perforated tympanic membrane (eardrum) or the small bones of the middle ear....  More
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Tympanoplasty, also called eardrum repair, refers to surgery performed to reconstruct a perforated tympanic membrane (eardrum) or the small bones of the middle ear....  More
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Self Care for Eardrum Rupture

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Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury  More
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