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From symptoms of eardrum perforation to treatment and recovery, a complete guide to choosing a hospital and costs
2025.06.16 17:23
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Sudden ear pain during seasonal changes or while cleaning ears with a cotton swab
Could there be a problem with your eardrum?
Especially if accompanied by bleeding or pus from the ear, hearing loss, or tinnitus
It could be suspected that there is a perforation of the eardrum.
Shall we learn more about perforated eardrums that can heal naturally?
What is a perforated eardrum?
Perforation of the eardrum occurs due to external stimuli or middle ear infections.
It refers to a condition where a hole has formed in the eardrum.
The eardrum is a thin membrane that transmits sound.
If this tears or punctures, it can lead to hearing loss or infection.
Usually, it heals on its own, but in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
Symptoms of eardrum perforation
- A popping sensation in the ear
- Ear bleeding after acute pain
- Tinnitus (ear ringing), foreign body sensation
Sudden hearing loss
- Dizziness, abnormal sense of balance
- Pus drainage or foul smell from the ear
Cause of eardrum perforation
Otitis media
▷ Physical trauma (cotton swab, diving, explosion, etc.)
Using cotton swabs too forcefully in your ears can damage the eardrum.
▷ Changes in air pressure (airplane, underwater activities)
Skull trauma
How is a perforated eardrum diagnosed?
Visual inspection with a speculum, hearing tests, and CT scans if necessary.
We verify the accuracy of the perforation and the extent of the damage.
Tympanic membrane perforation treatment
1. Natural recovery – healing typically within 1 to 2 months
2. Antibiotic ointment – when infection is present
3. Patch treatment – effective for small perforations
4. Tympanoplasty – Surgical repair in cases of large perforation or major damage
Is it possible to fully recover from a perforated eardrum?
Yes, most traumatic eardrum perforations can be fully healed.
If it does not recover after 2 to 3 months, surgery should be considered.
How to choose a hospital for eardrum perforation?
It's obvious, but since you might need surgery, it's better to choose a large hospital.
- Ear specialist otolaryngology
- Hearing tests, endoscopy, surgical equipment available
A hospital with extensive surgical experience and positive reviews
Eardrum perforation treatment cost and medication
- Medical expenses: 10,000 to 20,000 won
- Medication cost: 5,000 to 10,000 won
- Ear drum patch: 30,000 to 100,000 won
- Eustachian tube reconstruction surgery: 600,000 to over 2,000,000 won
The cost of eardrum patching is quite high too.. 🤔
Collection of recovery stories from eardrum perforation!
Recovery in 3 weeks with medication
Hearing restored through surgery after airplane ear pain
- Quick improvement with a simple patch
Final summary
If a perforated eardrum is left untreated, it can lead to hearing loss, chronic otitis media, and other complications.
It is important to seek medical treatment from the beginning of symptoms and to maintain consistent management.
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폭스저도 얼마전 메니에르나 돌발성난청으로 한참 고생했다 간신히 좋아졌는데 이보다 더 무서울 수도 있는 질병이네요 항시 예방이 중요한거 같습니다.
보리콩메니에르나 돌발성 난청도 정말 고생 많으셨겠어요... 귀 관련 질환은 특히 예방법을 더 잘 알아두는 게 중요한 것 같아요!
땡땡이방치하면 위험하겠네요 초기에 잘 잡도록 해야겠군요 정보 주셔서 감사합니다
- 보리콩
맞아요, 초기에 대처만 잘해도 크게 안 번지더라고요 도움 되셨다니 다행입니다 :)
케이스고막은 재생이 안되는 걸로 알았는데 꼭 그렇지도 않은가 보네요. 3주만에 약으로 회복이라니 놀라운 느낌입니다.
- 보리콩
저도 재생 안 되는 줄로만 알고 있었는데 치유된다는 얘기 듣고 신기했어요! 약으로 회복될 수도 있다니 진짜 희망이네요ㅎㅎ
더달달고막도 구멍이 나는 경우가 있군요! 치유가 가능해서 다행이네요
- 보리콩
그쵸! 저도 구멍 난다는 말 듣고 깜짝 놀랐어요 그래도 치료 가능하다니까 정말 다행이죠~