Shot myself in the ear with an airsoft gun.

[Antonioair1000]

For what ever reason I shot myself in the ear with an unloaded airsoft gun. The gun shoots little plastic pellets at 100~150 FeetPerSecond. Now my ear feals stoped up and when ever I hear something moderatly loud or breath in or out through my nose it rings a little. I poped my ear from yawning and that dident do much but I belive it helped for a second I BELIEVE. If it helps it was my left ear. I stuck the barrel all the way in so I think it was the pressure wave that caused this. I am by no means a health care professional, that is the whole reason why I came here. I would really appreciate a professional prognosis.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Good. Please don't try things that could cause to self...:)

[MaryJ22]

how long did it take you to gain all your hearing back?

[Antonioair1000]

Thanks Doctor. Fortunatly enough it heald quite quickly and now I have regained full hearing. Again, thanks for the post!

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

If there has been bleeding after the episode, it could have injured the ear drum. If there has been injury to the ear canal, this could also cause the bleeding. Very strong pressure waves can cause an injury to the ear drum. Only a consultation with your primary care physician can help assess the extent of your injury.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.