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What is the difference between a burst eardrum and an ear infection?
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Drainage: A ruptured ear drum due to otitis media will cause a bloody or purulent discharge. Ear infection without drainage can result in fluid trapped in middle ear and hearing lost.
Answered 3/14/2019
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