I blew my nose and my right ear drum popped hard and painfully, now it sounds like there s a cotton ball in my ear. I was wondering it there was some simple home remedy for this, or if it just heals itself over time, or if I need to seek medical attention.
Hi, Pain is the main symptom of eardrum rupture. You may have some temporary hearing loss, or a reduction in hearing in the affected ear. You can also experience tinnitus—a ringing or buzzing in the ears. One simple remedy is to place a warm, dry compress on your ear several times daily. A ruptured eardrum often heals without any invasive treatment. Most people with ruptured eardrums experience only a temporary hearing loss. You can usually expect a full recovery within eight weeks. If your ear does not heal on its own, your doctor might decide to patch the eardrum. Patching involves placing a medicated paper patch over the tear in the membrane. The patch encourages the membrane to grow back together. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, which helps to clear up the infection that might have led to your eardrum rupture. They will also protect you from developing new infections. You can promote healing by not blowing your nose any more than absolutely necessary. Blowing your nose creates pressure in your ears. The increased pressure can be painful and can also slow your eardrum’s healing. It is important to keep your ear dry to prevent further infection. You can gently stuff your ears with cotton when you bathe to prevent water from entering the ear canal. Hope this will help you
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Hi, Pain is the main symptom of eardrum rupture. You may have some temporary hearing loss, or a reduction in hearing in the affected ear. You can also experience tinnitus—a ringing or buzzing in the ears. One simple remedy is to place a warm, dry compress on your ear several times daily. A ruptured eardrum often heals without any invasive treatment. Most people with ruptured eardrums experience only a temporary hearing loss. You can usually expect a full recovery within eight weeks. If your ear does not heal on its own, your doctor might decide to patch the eardrum. Patching involves placing a medicated paper patch over the tear in the membrane. The patch encourages the membrane to grow back together. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, which helps to clear up the infection that might have led to your eardrum rupture. They will also protect you from developing new infections. You can promote healing by not blowing your nose any more than absolutely necessary. Blowing your nose creates pressure in your ears. The increased pressure can be painful and can also slow your eardrum’s healing. It is important to keep your ear dry to prevent further infection. You can gently stuff your ears with cotton when you bathe to prevent water from entering the ear canal. Hope this will help you