Eardrum Perforation #eardrum #EarAnatomy #HearingWellness Eardrum perforation is a condition characterized by a tear or hole in the tympanic membrane, affecting hearing and increasing the risk of infections. It can result from infections, trauma, barotrauma, or acoustic trauma. Symptoms include hearing loss, ear pain, discharge, tinnitus, and sometimes vertigo. Diagnosis involves an examination by an ENT specialist, often using an otoscope and possibly audiometry tests. Treatment varies, with sm