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
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.
santro asking:
isnt it normal for 20Hz to 20 Khz?? confused. please clearify
Community Comments (3)
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dimky Posts: 514 23.02.2016 / 20:55
20Hz to 20 Khz is an audible frequency range for human ear.
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santro Posts: 2 24.02.2016 / 11:19
thanks
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Jordi Posts: 198 16.10.2020 / 12:20
it is normal but the answer says "continuous" which is bad regardless the frequency.
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