In October, for the nearest coastal location, the temperature of the sea averages around 15Â°C, that's 59Â° Fahrenheit. Our index indicates for swimming this is considered cool and for most would feel bracing to say the least. The more hardy among us may enjoy a quick dip.
The eardrum (tympanic membrane) is a thin, oval layer of tissue deep in the ear canal. It helps protect the delicate middle and inner ear from the outside. It is called an eardrum because it looks and acts like a drum.The eardrum receives vibrations from the outer ear and transmits them to the small hearing bones (ossicles), of the middle ear. Because it is so thin, the eardrum can be ruptured or punctured. The hole exposes the middle and inner ear to damage or infection.t helps protect the delicate middle and inner ear from the outside. It is called an eardrum because it looks and acts like a drum. The eardrum receives vibrations from the outer ear and transmits them to the small hearing bones (ossicles), of the middle ear.
A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum. It can be uncomfortable, but usually heals within a few weeks or months provided your ear is kept dry and thereâs no infection. The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear.A hole in the eardrum can be caused by: 1  a middle ear infection, if pus builds up inside your ear and puts pressure on your eardrum.2  an injury to the eardrum, such as a severe blow to the ear or poking an object such as a cotton bud deep into the ear. 3  a sudden loud noise, such as a loud explosion.our GP may prescribe antibiotics if your perforated eardrum was caused by an infection or if there is a risk that an infection will develop while your eardrum heals. You can reduce your risk of developing an infection by keeping your ear dry until it's healed.