Recovery From Ruptured Eardrum

A ruptured eardrum usually heals without causing any long-term problems. After your doctor confirms that your eardrum has ruptured, you can take measures at home to relieve discomfort and prevent further ear damage. A ruptured eardrum normally heals within two months. In some cases, you may need medications or medical procedures if you do not recover as expected.

1. Home Recovery

   • 米国国立医学図書館によると、耳の不快感、一時的な難聴、耳の中の鳴り響き、顔の衰弱またはめまいを経験することがあります。 Relieve your discomfort by placing a warm washcloth over your ear, and use over-the-counter pain medications if you need them. Your eardrum normally protects the inner ear from infection-causing bacteria. When the eardrum is perforated, be careful not to introduce bacteria into the ear. Place a cotton ball in your ear when you shower, bathe or wash your hair to keep water from entering your ear. Do not try to clean your ear while it is healing. Avoid blowing your nose hard, according to the Mayo Clinic; the pressure could cause more damage to your eardrum.

   Medical Procedures

   • Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic ear drops to prevent an ear infection while you recover from a ruptured eardrum. Return to your doctor if you develop fever or feel ill after your eardrum ruptures. You may need oral antibiotics to treat an infection. If discomfort or hearing loss continues for more than two months, you should also see your doctor. Ask your doctor to refer you to an ear, nose and throat specialist if your eardrum does not heal on it's own.あなたの鼓膜にパッチを当てる必要があるかもしれませんし、鼓膜形成術と呼ばれる迅速な手術が必要になる場合があります。この手術では、小さな皮膚が鼓膜に移植されます。

   警告

   • See your doctor if you suspect your eardrum has ruptured.破裂した鼓膜は通常治療なしで治癒しますが、永久的な難聴またはその他の合併症を防ぐために医療介入が必要です。