A perforated eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation) is a hole in the eardrum. It can be caused by infection (otitis media), trauma, overpressure (loud noise), inappropriate ear clearing, and changes in middle ear pressure.
A perforated eardrum, also known as a tympanic membrane perforation, is an opening in the eardrum. This condition can result from various factors such as infections, injuries, excessive noise exposure, inappropriate ear clearing, or alterations in middle ear pressure.