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What are the symptoms of perforated eardrum? can children get it as well?
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A perforated eardrum: can occur when there is an ear infection with a lot of fluid/pus behind the eardrum.The pressure causes a small hole in the eardrum to develop(the perforation)and the fluid will drain out.The ear may feel better afterward.Trauma can also cause this(one reason why you shouldn't clean your ears or your child's with Q-tips(or other objects).Yes,can occur at any age & should be seen by a doctor.
Answered 12/30/2015
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