(828) 264-4545<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An eardrum perforation is defined as a hole or rupture in the eardrum. Known medically as a tympanic membrane rupture, this tear\u00a0occurs\u00a0in\u00a0the membrane separating your outer\u00a0ear\u00a0from your inner ear. A perforation\u00a0can lead to a middle ear infection and possible hearing loss, though in many cases it will heal on its own without medical treatment.\u00a0\u00a0 The…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":254,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | Eardrum perforations can lead to other conditions. Learn about the symptoms, and schedule a visit if you suspect a perforation.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"