Can large perforation of tympanic membrane heal itself

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The eardrum and tympanic membrane in our ears only have a thin layer, which is generally relatively fragile. Sometimes, just using an ear scoop may damage the eardrum and cause damage to the tympanic membrane. Now let's learn more about whether the large perforation of the tympanic membrane can heal itself.

Can large perforation of tympanic membrane heal itself

First, the tympanic membrane is the side portal of the middle ear, which separates the outer ear from the middle ear and protects the middle ear cavity. Once the perforation is caused by middle ear inflammation and trauma, there are two consequences: the protective effect of middle ear is damaged, external bacteria, sewage and foreign bodies can enter the middle ear through the perforation, causing infection and pus, perforation reduces the effective vibration area of tympanic membrane, weakens the energy of external sound waves into the inner ear, and causes hearing loss.

Second: There are three ways to treat tympanic membrane perforation: if there is inflammation and pus in the middle ear, it should be treated with anti-inflammatory therapy. In the acute stage, the whole body should be treated with antibiotics, and 2.5% chloramphenicol ear drops or 0.3% ofloxacin ear drops should be used locally for ear bath. If there is no infection due to perforation caused by trauma, dry cotton ball can be used to plug the ear canal, antibiotics should be used to prevent infection, and ear drops are not used locally. The treatment has reached 2-3 months If the perforation of tympanic membrane is still not healed (1 month after traumatic perforation), special examination (including otoscope, hearing, nasal cavity, nasopharynx, Eustachian tube function examination) should be performed. If possible, tympanoplasty can be performed to preserve or improve hearing.

Third: if the perforation is not large, it can generally heal itself, take some anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent infection, and take measures to prevent water from ear holes when taking a bath. If the perforation is relatively large, it is caused by chronic otitis media, there may be calcification around the perforation, it can not be self-healing.

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Some people may not be treated in time after the injury of the tympanic membrane, resulting in large perforation of the tympanic membrane. Can large perforation of the tympanic membrane be cured? In fact, this kind of situation depends on the size of the perforation of the tympanic membrane. If it is not big, there is still a great possibility of self-healing. If it is big, it is not necessary.