What sort of injuries can damage the middle ear?

Answer:

You can injure your ear in several ways, including:

A severe blow to the side of the head
Damage from something being pushed too far into the ear canal
Exposure to sudden changes in pressure – for example, when diving or occasionally when flying. This can lead to ear injuries known as barotrauma

Two main things can happen when the middle ear is injured – your eardrum may perforate or you may damage the ossicles.

We recommend you seek professional advice if you are concerned about your hearing

Search for more answers:

If you need more help, you can contact us by searching for your nearest store below. Just type in your postcode, city or town.