How to Prevent a Ruptured Eardrum

Most people who've experienced ruptured eardrum symptoms don't ever want to experience them again. Fortunately, you can minimize your chances of developing a ruptured eardrum. While there isn't any guarantee that you won't develop a ruptured eardrum, following this advice may prove beneficial.

Instructions

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  Visit your doctor as soon as you start experiencing symptoms consistent with an ear infection. Severe ear infections put you at increased risk for experiencing ruptured eardrum symptoms.

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  Put special earplugs into your ears while flying. These help to protect the eardrums from pressure changes that occasionally cause ruptured eardrums. You may also want to chew gum during landing and take-off.

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  Skip air travel or scuba diving if you have a bad cold, severe allergies or an ear infection. These things increase your chances of experiencing a ruptured eardrum.

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  Cover your ears with earmuffs or place earplugs in your ears during loud concerts or other noise producing events. Protect ears when exposed to long periods of moderate noise. Turn down the volume on your iPod or stereo.

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  Keep objects, such as cotton swabs or needles, out of your ears. If you have earwax, allow a doctor to remove the wax professionally.

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  Teach kids to keep objects, such as toys and sticks, out of their ears. Children often put things in their ears without understanding the potential risk.