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Will Hearing Return After Being Slapped?
I was slapped directly on the left ear around 10 this morning. Immediately after, sound has left my ear but not completely.. Sounds are muffled a very noticeably amount. I had perfect hearing before this incident. My question is will my hearing go back to normal? How soon?
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Slapping is a barotrauma and may result in hearing disabilities up to rupture of ear drums / tympanic membranes.. I recommend a visit to an otorhinolaryngologist for further assessment.
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Slapping is a barotrauma and may result in hearing disabilities up to rupture of ear drums / tympanic membranes.. I recommend a visit to an otorhinolaryngologist for further assessment.
Take care
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