Perforated tympanic membrane Flashcards
1
Q
What?
A
Arises from trauma or chronic middle ear disease when recurrent infection results in permanent defect
2
Q
Causes?
A
Ear infection
Injury to eardrum
Changes in pressure
Sudden loud noise
3
Q
Symptoms?
A
Sudden hearing loss Earache Itching in ear Fluid leaking from ear High temperature Tinnitus
4
Q
When is surgery indicated?
A
If patient symptomatic recurrent discharge
5
Q
When do symptoms usually pass?
A
Once eardrum has healed or infection has been treated
