What causes ear injuries?

What causes ear injuries?

There are several causes of ear injury and trauma, including:

• Accidents and injuries: Trauma from a fall, car accident or contact sports can cause serious ear injuries.
• Changes in pressure: Scuba diving and flying on an airplane can lead to a perforated (ruptured) eardrum.
• Foreign objects: Inserting a pen or another object into your ear canal can damage the bones, cartilage and tissue.
• Loud noises: Eardrums can also tear due to loud noises, such as gunshots, explosions and loud music concerts. Long-term exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing loss.