Possible Eardrum perforation
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Possible Eardrum perforation
Hello everyone,
I would like an advice about eardrum perforation, after a very quick observation a doctor ( not specialist ) told me that i´ve a eardrum preforation, based on a quick look in the ear and listenning to my sytoms, i would like to have an opinion about this and if this could afect my present flight training.
My symptoms are just minor pain but not direct in the ear just in the area surrounding the ear, i didn´t bleed, no ear loss, no noise in the ear.
I straight oppinion would be very appreciated,
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Cptsilva
I would like an advice about eardrum perforation, after a very quick observation a doctor ( not specialist ) told me that i´ve a eardrum preforation, based on a quick look in the ear and listenning to my sytoms, i would like to have an opinion about this and if this could afect my present flight training.
My symptoms are just minor pain but not direct in the ear just in the area surrounding the ear, i didn´t bleed, no ear loss, no noise in the ear.
I straight oppinion would be very appreciated,
Thanks
Cptsilva
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Hello,
I´m having this symptoms for the last 4 days, but they just make me somethimes not very comfortable, but in flight i dont have any big problem.
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Paulo Silva
I´m having this symptoms for the last 4 days, but they just make me somethimes not very comfortable, but in flight i dont have any big problem.
thanks
Paulo Silva
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Minor holes in the eardrum usually resolve spontaenously, but in view of your chosen occupation, it may be worth seeking a specialist opinion.
Interestingly, once a perforation occurs, it tends not to cause too many problems when flying, as the pressures between the outer and middle ear tend to equalise- but again, seek the help of a specialist.
Interestingly, once a perforation occurs, it tends not to cause too many problems when flying, as the pressures between the outer and middle ear tend to equalise- but again, seek the help of a specialist.
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Can you blow smoke out of that ear? [Good party trick while it lasts]
Burst eardrums in the diving scenario are a result of not starting to clear soon enough - if pressure is too great you do not have enough muscular power to equalise.
A clean burst normally will heal over in a few days. The scar tissue will only result in a lowering of the higher frequencies in your hearing.
Burst eardrums in the diving scenario are a result of not starting to clear soon enough - if pressure is too great you do not have enough muscular power to equalise.
A clean burst normally will heal over in a few days. The scar tissue will only result in a lowering of the higher frequencies in your hearing.