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Please help me differentiate between hearing damage / tympanic membrane perforation symptoms. a gun was fired near my ear today. certain hearing loss.
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NIHL.: Most likely noise induced hearing loss. This sometimes happens when sound pressure exceeds the 120dB range - OSHA allows up to 140 dB single exposure. Sometimes this will get better over a few hours / day. Cannot rule out a rupture of the tympanic membrane. You need a good exam and visit with an expert to see if there are any options or need for repair. Maybe Magnesium?
Answered 4/14/2019
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