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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
by: rika, 2 pagesDermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic disease of the skin marked by groups of watery, itchy blisters. The ingestion of gluten (a protein contained in wheat, rye and barley) triggers an immune ...
Aging and Vision Loss: Cataracts
by: rika, 4 pagesCataracts are one of the four leading causes of visual impairment among older adults in the United States. A cataract alone may cause visual impairment, or it may develop as a complication of ...
Ear Infection Today, Gone Tomorrow
by: rika, 2 pagesA typical middle ear infection in a child begins with either a viral infection (such as a common cold) or unhealthy bacterial growth. Sometimes the middle ear becomes in?amed and causes ?uid buildup ...
Ear Infections
by: rika, 3 pagesEar infections may be caused by bacteria, yeasts, mites, fleas, or ticks. Irritation of the ear canal by foreign material, such as grass or foxtails, can also produce ear infections by creating ...
INFLAMMATION OF EAR CANAL
by: rika, 2 pagesInflammation or irritation of the ear canal is not as severe as middle ear infection, and does not threaten hearing. Invasion of the ear canal by bacteria or fungus.
Ear Infections
by: rika, 1 pagesEar infections can be an inflammation located: • In the ear canal, outside the eardrum • Inside the inner ear • or both Ear canal inflammation is: ...
Ear infection in children
by: rika, 2 pagesAn ear infection (medically termed otitis media) generally refers to an infection of the middle part of the ear, that lies behind the eardrum. Ear infections are common in babies and young children, ...
Strep Throat
by: shinta, 4 pagesStrep throat accounts for between 5-10% of all sore throats. Although anyone can get strep throat, it is most common in school-age children. People who smoke, who are fatigued, run down, or who ...
Sore Throat
by: shinta, 1 pagesThe throat is lined with a warm mucous membrane which in- vading viruses and occasion- ally bacteria find a comfortable place to flourish. This causes irritation and ...
