How do I know if my child has a perforated eardrum?
How do I know if my child has a perforated eardrum? The typical first sign of a perforated eardrum is pain. A child might have: mild to severe pain that may get worse for a time before suddenly decreasing. drainage from the ear that can be clear, pus-filled, or bloody.
Can you have a ruptured eardrum and not know it?
Some people don't notice any symptoms of a ruptured eardrum. Others see their doctor only after several days of general discomfort in their ear and feeling that something's not quite right with the ear. Some people are surprised to hear air coming out their ear when they blow their nose.