Yawning with a plastic sound in the tympanic membrane of the ear may be caused by a foreign body in the ear canal, temporomandibular joint disorder, or cerumen moving in the ear, etc. It is necessary to choose the right treatment for the cause and symptomatic treatment according to the different causes and characteristics of the disease.
1. Foreign body in the ear canal: yawning with a plastic sound in the tympanic membrane of the ear may be caused by a foreign body in the ear canal slapping the tympanic membrane. Use warm saline to flush the ear canal or use professional instruments to remove it under endoscopy.
2. Temporomandibular joint disorder: yawning with a plastic sound in the eardrum may also be caused by temporomandibular joint disorder caused by joint popping and murmur. Repositionable anterior displacement of the articular disk can be treated with repositionable dental pads, which is often effective in eliminating the popping sound.
3. Cerumen movement: when yawning, the cerumen debris in the ear will move, and when it rubs against the tympanic membrane, abnormal sound can appear, such as plastic sound, etc. Generally, there is no need for special treatment, and the cerumen will be discharged along with yawning, chewing, talking, etc. If the abnormal sound persists, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to remove the cerumen.
There are many reasons that lead to yawning with plastic sound in the tympanic membrane of the ear, patients can go to the hospital and find out the cause of the disease after standardized diagnosis and treatment.