Results
An ear examination is a thorough
evaluation of the
that is done to screen for ear problems, such as
ear pain, discharge, lumps, or objects in the ear.
Results of an ear examination| Normal: | - Ear canals vary in size, shape, and color.
- The ear canal is skin-colored and lined with small
hairs and usually some yellowish brown earwax.
- The eardrum is normally pearly white or light gray,
and you can see through it.
- Also, one of the tiny bones in the middle ear can
be seen.
- The eardrum moves slightly when a puff of air is
blown into the ear.
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| Abnormal: | - Touching, wiggling, or pulling on your outer ear
causes pain.
- The ear canal is red, tender, swollen, or filled with
yellowish green pus.
- The eardrum is red and bulging or looks dull and
slightly pulled inward (retracted).
- Yellow, gray, or amber liquid or bubbles are seen
behind the eardrum.
- There is a hole in the eardrum (perforation) or
whitish scars on the surface of the drum.
- The eardrum does not move as it should when a puff of
air is blown into the ear.
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