Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Will my eardrum burst when an airbag goes off?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Usually not: Air bags can rupture tympanic membranes or cause hearing loss but that is relatively rare. Not having airbag is much more dangerous in car accident than the chance of ear injury.
Answered 6/7/2015
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could your eardrums be burst through the use of head/earphones?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Possible eardrum burst. Should we go to ER as no Drs available today. Was painful last night, now minimal discomfort. ?
Please explain if it is possible i can burst my eardrums?
How can you know if you burst your eardrum:(?
How can you tell if you have burst your eardrum?
How much does a burst eardrum hurt?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
