A perforated ear drum could occur if
- you were exposed to intermittent noise above 25 kHz.
- you frequently blew your nose with excessive force.
- you were subjected to continuous noise below 8 kHz.
Explanation from PART66Online
The eardrum can be perforated by a sudden pressure surge transmitted up the Eustachian tube, such as blowing the nose too forcefully. Ordinary continuous or intermittent noise at the levels stated does not rupture the membrane; it is the abrupt mechanical overpressure that tears it.
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santro asked · 22 Feb 2016
isnt it normal for 20Hz to 20 Khz?? confused. please clearify
Community Comments (3)
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PART66Online
23 Feb 2016
20Hz to 20 Khz is an audible frequency range for human ear.
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santro
24 Feb 2016
thanks
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Jordi
16 Oct 2020
it is normal but the answer says "continuous" which is bad regardless the frequency.
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