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Perforated Eardrum |
 | | A perforated eardrum is a hole or rupture in the eardrum, a thin membrane which separates the ear canal and the middle ear. |
 | | A perforated eardrum is often accompanied by decreased hearing and occasional discharge. |
 | | The causes of perforated eardrum are usually from trauma or infection. |
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