Ear Infections
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EAR INFECTIONS
by: rika, 2 pagesSymptoms of ear infections may include mild discomfort, irritability, fever or severe pain. Almost half of all children will have at least one middle ear infection before they’re a year old, ...
EAR INFECTIONS
by: rika, 3 pagesAn ear infection affects the middle ear, the membrane-lined chamber containing three small bones covered by the eardrum. An inflamed and infected middle ear is often linked to a problem in the throat ...
Ear Infections in Children with CdLS
by: rika, 2 pagesAcute otitis media means an acute ear infection, usually associated with fever, pain, pus and some danger of more serious complications. Chronic otitis media means a long-term infection, ...
Ear Infections (Otitis Media) and Hearing Loss in Young Children
by: rika, 2 pagesEar infection, also called otitis media or in?ammation of the middle ear, is an infection of the part of the ear behind the eardrum. Next to the common cold, otitis media is the most common illness ...
Ear Infections
by: rika, 2 pagesEar Infections happen in the middle ear (see picture below), inside the head where you cannot see. Fluid gets caught in the middle ear and can cause infection and pain.
Chronic Ear Infections
by: rika, 2 pagesDogs can have some of the nastiest ear infections (otitis) you can imagine. And, unfortunately, some dogs have severe infections most of their life. Although we may not be able to eliminate all ear ...
Ear Infections
by: rika, 2 pagesTwo kinds of germs cause ear infections: viruses and bacteria. Middle ear infections are the most common type of infections caused by bacteria in children. The middle ear is the ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Ear Infections
by: rika, 2 pagesMiddle ear infections are usually associated with a viral upper respiratory infection or cold. Infants and preschoolers are especially vulnerable as their immune systems are immature.
Ear Infections
by: rika, 2 pagesAn ear infection is a condition in which the middle ear becomes in?amed. Children under the age of 6 years are at high risk of developing ear ?uid and ear infections. In fact, ear infections are
Ear Infections
by: rika, 2 pagesDisease of the ear usually stems from overproduction of wax as occurs in response to irritation. Allergic skin disease affecting the ears is one possible cause (especially in recurring cases); ...
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Ear Infections
Ear infections can be an inflammation located:
• In the ear canal, outside the eardrum
• Inside the inner ear
• or both
Ear canal inflammation is:
• Caused by bacteria
•Frequently caused by swimming, showering or hair
washing
Symptoms:
• Pain or itching
• Swelling
• Occasional discharge
• Sometimes decreased hearing
Treatment:
• Prescription ear drops
• Aspirin, Advil or Tylenol for pain control
• Heat applied to the outer ear • Ear wash (done by practitioner)
Prevention:
• Do not stick Q-tips, bobby pins, etc., in the ear canal
• Keep ear canal dry when swimming
(use earplugs or after-swimming use ear-drying preparations)
Middle Ear Inflammation is:
• Caused by bacteria or virus trapped in the middle ear cavity
• Usually starts as a nose or throat infection, or allergies
Symptoms:
• Eardrum redness and swelling
• Pain
• Feeling of fullness in ear
• Occasional ringing or dizziness
• Occasional fever
• Symptoms will worsen with flying, so see a health care provider before flying
Treatment:
• Antibiotics
• Decongestants or antihistamines (such as Sudafed or Benadryl)
• Aspirin, Advil, or Tylenol for pain
• Avoid forceful blowing of your nose
Prevention Includes:
• Taking a decongestant or antihistamine at the earliest sign of a cold
• Avoid scuba diving when symptoms of a cold or allergy are present
Revised 11.06
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