Perforated eardrum natural history, complications and prognosis

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Prognosis

The opening in the eardrum usually heals by itself within 2 months. Any hearing loss is most often short-term. Rarely, other problems may occur, such as:

• Long-term hearing loss
• Spread of infection to the bone behind the ear mastoiditis
• Long-term vertigo and dizziness