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The eardrum, located deep inside the ear, plays an important role in transmitting sound vibrations to the brain.
When flying, you might feel discomfort in your eardrums due to changes in air pressure.
When you get otitis media (middle ear infection), your eardrum becomes inflamed, causing severe pain.
If there's a hole in the eardrum, it can affect hearing, so caution is necessary.
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