Which ear disorder is the result of injury from a sharp object, an explosion, a sudden change in air pressure, or severe middle ear infection? 

A. Otosclerosis
B. Ruptured eardrum
C. Ménière's disease
D. Presbycusis
E. Labyrinthitis


B. Ruptured eardrum
The eardrum may become ruptured in several ways: by a sharp object, an explosion, a blow to the ear, a sudden change in air pressure, or a severe middle ear infection.

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