The main causes for ear pain are ear infections

The main causes for ear pain are ear infections, swimmers ear, otitis media, ear pain from diving and ear pain on flights, you can find bellow a list of ear related articles.

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contagion ear infection

03/10/2010 12:13
  On average, about one third of all children under the age of five years old is bound to suffer from an ear infection.  Ear infection symptoms most commonly include ear pain and irritation. Over the past few years there has been a controversy regarding the question whether ear infections are transferable among people as if contagious. In an...

Ways to know if your baby has an ear infection

15/09/2010 16:59
An ear infection can be extremely discomforting for a young baby, causing your baby to act in ways that make you feel even more distressed than your baby. Unfortunantly, babies are unable to express feelings and sensations, thereby it is almost impossible for a parent to know what is going on and be awarw of the condition. In the following article, a...

your chid and Ear Tubes

14/09/2010 11:25
"The placement of tympanostomy tubes (“tubes”) in the ear drums for recurrent otitis media has been studied a great deal over the last 10 years. Tympanostomy tube placement is a surgical procedure that places a small tube into the eardrum to ventilate the area behind the eardrum.  These tubes also equalize the pressure in the middle ear. The most...

Antibiotics: the cost society paid for longer treatment times.

12/09/2010 13:47
Most childrens suffer at some point from a middle ear infection, also called acute otitis media (AOM). It is one of the most common reasons for children being prescribed antibiotics, at a cost of up to $5 billion each year in the US alone. The standard course in Britain is five days, whereas in North America it is ten. Due to concern about  drug...

Ear Infection effection on the Brain

31/08/2010 14:05
Ear infections, also called otitis media, can become severe and cause distress, particularly in infants and children. Infants are more susceptible to ear infections because their auditory canals are more horizontal compared to older children and adults, and this leads to trapped fluids in the ear. Ear infections can be caused by bacterial and viral...

What can happen After Ear Tube Surgery in Infants

27/07/2010 14:15
A doctor may recommend ear tube surgery for an infant who has recurrent, painful ear infections that do not respond to traditional antibiotic medication. Ear tube surgery involves the placement of a tube in one or both ears to drain excess fluid present behind an infant's ear drum. Parents or caregivers should discuss the potential complications after ear...

Glue Ear In Children couses and treatments for ear loss.

25/07/2010 16:37
Hearing loss due to glue ear What are the chances that your child is suffering from hearing loss without you knowing it? Glue ear  or otitis media is a condition where the middle ear fills with glue-like fluid instead of air, often seen in children under 4 years old. There is a hearing loss with an average of 20 decibels (dB HL). Since this condition...

Antibiotic-resistant for ear infections

07/07/2010 15:47
  What is a middle ear infection? The middle ear is the small part of your ear just inside your eardrum. when it gets infected liquids and air accumulate and apply pressure on the ear drum which causes ear pain. What causes a middle ear infection? A small tube connects your ear to your throat. A cold can cause this tube to swell. When the tube...

New Way to Treat Ear infections

02/07/2010 12:43
this is an article we found on a page that was created under the name eardoc review: Do you, your children or friends suffer from any of the following? Ear infection Middle ear fluid Otitis Media Eustachian Tube Dysfunction About to have an ear tube surgery Ear Pain caused by air travel Ear fullness caused by colds, sinusitis or allergies Swimmers Ear So...

why use antibiotics with children with otitis media ?

19/05/2010 12:30
    I have been told that pediatricians now state that most cases of otitis media in children are viral in origin and do not require antibiotic treatment. If this is true, what treatment do you recommend? Watch and wait? Does the same approach apply to adults?—JOSEPH CAMIRE, DO, West Plains, Mo. You have been told correctly. In 2004, the ...

What are Ear Tube Surgery Risks

15/05/2010 15:59
Ear tubes is a surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the eardrum. The word comes from myringa, modern Latin for drum membrane, and tome, Greek for cutting. It is also called myringocentesis, tympanotomy, tympanostomy, or paracentesis of the tympanic membrane. Fluid in the middle ear can be sucked out through the incision. insertion of...

How to avoid ear infections

07/05/2010 13:35
kids under the age of six are more likely than older kids or adults to develop middle ear infections because their eustachian tubes are a lot more horizontal,  producing drainage of fluids more difficult. And those under a single year of age who spend time in nurseries are more likely to suffer ear infections, as they’re exposed to a lot more ...

On Glue Ear causes and risk factors

23/04/2010 10:56
On Glue Ear causes and risk factors The Glue ear is a condition in which the middle ear fills with glue-like fluid. The condition is more common in children than in adults. The fluid dampens sound waves, or the vibrations of the tiny bones in the middle ear. The glue like liquid decreases sound transfer to the inner ear and leads to muffled hearing. The...

More information about Ear tube surgery.

15/04/2010 10:30
 This article is about ear tube procedures and when they should be considered. We will also check the possible hazards and dangers of the surgery as well as the benefits. Though research prior to any operation is wise it also recommended that you consult your doctor. Why to do an Ear Tube operation? It is common (especially in children under 7 ) to...

Ear infections and treatment,surgery is not the only way out of it.

02/04/2010 09:46
Most of the children suffers from fluid in the middle ear and surgery is not the only way out of it. However. a bacterial nasal spray can have the same effect in some children, reveals a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. To investigate the response the study covered 60 children who divided for three groups of...

Waiting before taking antibiotics for ear infections

02/01/2010 21:31
Parents who've ever suspected their young  kids had an ear infection might have been inclined to call the doctor, schedule a visit and expect an antibiotics or ear tube surgery. Patients suffering from minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and ear infections can no longer hope for reprieve through antibiotics. Until eight years ago,  each ear...

More on Ear Infection and relation to ear plugs

22/12/2009 12:55
 Ear plugs are a common hearing device used all the time. Because many employees have trouble concentrating due to excess noise in the home or need it for a good night sleep, the use of ear plugs has offered a way in which to drown out the sound of co-workers and offer an environment more conducive for concentrating. If you are using ear plugs at work...

All about middle ear infections otitis media and common treatment

16/12/2009 13:13
Middle ear infection and otitis media also known as otitis media—is a common ailment of children and often occurs before the age of three. While an ear infection typically causes concern for parents of infants, the sickness normally subsides in a couple days and children will stop having recurring cases by the time they’re five years old. Middle ear...

Treating ear infections and ear pain in a new innovative way that would change your winter

13/12/2009 16:54
Treating ear infections and ear pain in a new innovative way that would change your winter AIR travelers know it only too well. So do swimmers and divers, especially those who love to go deep under the oceans. It is the pain that air or water pressure can suddenly put on your ears. It is also common among children below the age of four. Now the Israeli...

Diagnosis of otitis media and ear infections

03/12/2009 18:21
Otitis media is a common illness in young children. Historically it has been associated with frequent and severe complications. These days it is usually a mild condition that often resolves without treatment. This has led us to re-evaluate many interventions that were used routinely in the past. Evidence from a large number of randomised controlled trials...

Another Guide to toddlers and babies for Ear Infections and otitis media

24/11/2009 16:50
otitis mediua or ear infections often accompanies a cold or other respiratory infection. It occurs when fluid collects in the middle ear and becomes infected, causing inflammation and painful pressure. Symptoms include irritability, poor appetite, fever, vomiting, runny nose, cough, and pulling at the ear. OME occurs when there is persistent (though not...

what is Mastoiditis

12/11/2009 10:02
Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the bone immediately behind the ear. It is hollow, like the sinuses of the face, and is connected to the middle ear cavity. Infection may spread from the ear into the mastoid bone. Since the structures involved with hearing are contained in the bone immediately in front of the mastoid, they may be damaged Mastoiditis...

We must give less antibiotics for children

07/11/2009 11:54
Parents are doing a better job of not demanding antibiotics for every childhood illness, according to a study published in August in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory infections (including ear infections) in children younger than 5 dropped 36 percent from 1995 to 2006,...

would pneumonia vaccine included in routine immunisation time line?

04/11/2009 08:08
Otitis media is commonly known as runny ear - it kills between three and five children every year and leaves another 15 permanently deaf. The condition is more prevalent among Aboriginal children than in any other group in the world. "Programmes stressing exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months of life can protect children from pneumonia," said...

What is Cholesteatoma ?

04/11/2009 08:03
A cholesteatoma is a mass of tissue which develops in the middle ear or in the eardrum. It usually occurs in situations where the Eustachian tube is blocked. The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasal cavity and allows pressure in the middle ear to be equalized. As the air within the middle ear is absorbed, the eardrum is bowed inwards. A cyst...

Indigenous ear infections.

03/11/2009 07:07
Each year, three to five Australian children die from complications related to otitis media and another 15 suffer permanent hearing loss. NINETY-seven per cent of indigenous children are reported to be in excellent, very good, or good health, according to the federal government's long-awaited longitudinal study into Aboriginal children's health, released...

Do you know that otitis media ans ear infections can affect hearing

01/11/2009 13:36
For some children, ear infections are an ongoing problem. If mild and infrequent, they usually do not affect a child's ability to hear. But chronic ear infections with fluid in the middle ear - otitis media with effusion - can affect hearing, which in turn can affect a child's ability to learn speech and language. To understand ear infections, you have to...

Again What is Middle Ear Infection and otitis media?

29/10/2009 09:18
Acute otitis media is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear. What is going on in the ear? The three parts of the ear are the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasal cavity. The eustachian tube keeps equal ear pressure between the eardrum and the outside of the body. Any secretions...

What is Mastoiditis?

28/10/2009 15:09
Mastoiditis is an inflammation within the mastoid bone, which is the bone immediately behind the ear. Mastoiditis is usually caused by an infection. Inflammation that starts in the mastoid itself is quite rare. Mastoiditis is almost always caused by an infection in the middle ear, which is behind the eardrum. Because the mastoid is close to the middle ear,...

Evil gene may cause hearing impairment and glue ear

28/10/2009 15:01
A gene called Evi1 may be responsible for glue ear, an inflammation of the middle ear that causes hearing impairment of babies under a year old, say scientists. The inflammation, also called otitis media, often begins when infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other breathing problems spread to the middle ear - the part of the ear that lies behind...

Ear infections in children

14/01/2009 11:34
Middle ear infections, or otitis media, affect two-thirds of American children by 2 years of age, and chronic ear infections affect two-thirds of children under the age of 6. Ear infections are the most common diagnosis in children and account for more than 50 percent of all visits to pediatricians. It has been conservatively estimated that approximately...

Ear Infection in Dogs

11/01/2009 09:12
Do you often see your dog scratching its ears, shaking its head, or are very irritable with its ears? If so, it could be is suffering from a case of Ear infection. Ear infection in dogs can be caused by a lot of factors. It could be due to ear mites, bacterial infections, food allergies, unhealthy environments, and improper dog hygiene. Ear infection in...

Ear tube insertion

06/01/2009 09:56
Definition    Ear tube insertion is a procedure to drain fluid that has built up behind a child’s eardrums. The purpose of the procedure is to restore the normal functioning of the ear.   Alternative Names ...

Prevent and Cure Swimmers Ear

06/01/2009 09:36
It is irritable and itchy and can become red and inflamed. When left untreated it can lead to a serious ear infection. Here are some tips on how to avoid and treat this annoying and sometimes dangerous ailment. Do not clean all of the earwax out of your ears. They need some for protection. Use Vaseline to keep your ears moist if they are too clean. Put some...

Myringotomy Tubes

06/01/2009 09:29
What are myringotomy tubes (also called ear tubes, tympanostomy tubes, or ventilation tubes)? Myringotomy tubes are small tubes that are surgically placed into your child's eardrum by an ear, nose, and throat surgeon. The tubes may be made of plastic, metal, or Teflon®. The tubes are placed to help drain the fluid out of the middle ear in order to reduce...

Adult Ear Infection

31/12/2008 18:48
Though adults are not affected as frequently as children, it is important for adults to be aware of how adult ear infection can affect them. Adult ear infection is caused by infection in the Eustachian tube, near the inner ear. The Eustachian tube connects the inner ear to the nasal passages in order to drain fluid from the ears and equalize pressure...

What is otitis media (OM)?

31/12/2008 18:29
Otitis media is inflammation located in the middle ear. Otitis media can occur as a result of a cold, sore throat, or respiratory infection. Facts about otitis media:   About 75 percent of children have at least one episode of otitis media by the time they are 3 years of age. Nearly half of these...

What is Ear Infection in general

30/12/2008 18:22
Middle ear infections are one of the most common childhood problems. Let’s start by talking about infections. An infection happens when germs like bacteria and viruses get inside the body and cause trouble. Germs can get into your ears. The ear is divided into three parts: outer, middle, and inner. When the germs bother your outer ear, it’s called swimmer’s...

La otitis ronda a los niños

29/12/2008 08:16
Esta enfermedad del oído se incrementa en un 30% en esta temporada. En caso de dolor de oído no use remedios caseros, podría empeorar la enfermedad. En caso de dolor acuda al médico. No se automedique. Redacción Colprensa/LA PATRIA En época de vacaciones el cambio de altitud y la exposición al agua en piscinas, ríos y playas, incrementa el riesgo de...

Safer ways to treat cold and ear infection than medicine

22/12/2008 08:38
Q Is it safe to give my six-month-old baby over-the-counter cold medicine? He has had two colds so far, thanks to his older sister who brings them home from preschool. AIt is not a good idea to give over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines to children, particularly those under the age of six years. One of the problems with these medications is that...

Tracking improvement in infants and toddlers with middle ear infection

20/12/2008 10:14
Newswise — A simple 13-point symptom score can help in tracking improvement in infants and toddlers with middle ear infection, or acute otitis media (AOM), reports a study in the January issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of...

Healthy Ears and Earwax

16/12/2008 16:16
Cerumenor earwax is a self-cleaning agent produced in your ears with protective, lubricating, and antibacterial properties. Earwax is not really a "wax" but a water-soluble mixture of secretions, plus hair and dead skin. Earwax is formed in the outer one-third of the ear canal, but not in the deep part of the ear canal near the eardrum. The absence of...

Antibiotic prescribing figures jump despite warnings

16/12/2008 10:10
GP prescribing of antibiotics to children has jumped in the last five years, despite a series of directives to limit their use, UK researchers say. Between 2003 and 2006 there was a 10% increase in antibiotic prescribing in the UK, reversing previous downward trends, a study of GP patient data shows. There was also a sharp increase in labelling of...

ear infection and treatment

07/12/2008 09:26
Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the United States. More than 3 out of 4 kids have had at least one ear infection by the time they reach 3 years of age. To understand how ear infections develop, let's review how the ear works. A Close Look at the Ear Think about how you can feel speakers...

Ultimate cold and flu survival kit:

24/11/2008 08:08
• Soap and hand sanitizer. Look for hand sanitizers that contain at least 65 percent ethanol or isopropanol. • Warm salt water for gargling or throat lozenges or spray to ease sore-throat pain. • For coughs, try a spoonful of honey. Remember, while over-the-counter cough suppressants might ease adult symptoms, they aren’t recommended for...

go to the doctor or the drugstore?

24/11/2008 08:06
Should a nasty cold or poison ivy require a trip to the doctor to get a prescription? What about an earache, urinary tract infection or something as serious as a pre-existing heart problem? Those are the questions many health professionals across Canada are grappling with as more provinces look to grant pharmacists greater power to prescribe drugs. This...

cleaning ear wax

14/11/2008 18:05
Most of us know that the volume of an MP3 player or I-Pod can be hazardous to your hearing, but so can the ear buds you put in your ears. According to ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Ravi Samy anything that pushes wax further down in the ear canal is a potential hazard to your hearing and your health. “I've seen patients who have become dizzy,...

Colds and flu are better left untreated

14/11/2008 16:35
Medical treatment of colds can be dangerous. That surprising statement is based on new studies from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Currently, what one Anderson-area doctor called “the crud” is making its way across the Upstate, sending overwhelming numbers of sick people to doctors’ offices. But most of them shouldn’t be...

Explore flu trends across the U.S.with google

13/11/2008 20:11
Google found that certain search terms are good indicators of flu activity. Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity in your state up to two weeks faster than traditional systems. Read more  

Different Kinds of Ear Infections

13/11/2008 19:15
The three different types of ear infections that are most common are otitis interna, which is also known as labyrinthitis or inner ear infection, otitis media which is inflammation within the middle ear or an ear infection, and last but not least, you have otitis externa which is also known as swimmer's ear or also known as an outer ear infection. Out of...

Natural Cures for Ear Infections

13/11/2008 19:14
Through this article, we are going to discuss some natural cures for ear infection. Otitis media is the official medical term that is used in order to describe an ear infection. The term “otitis” is defined as an inflammation and the term “media” is defined as middle, pertaining to the fact that the infection can normally occur within the middle of the ear....

what you need to know for this flu season

12/11/2008 11:49
It's a rite of autumn. The days grow shorter, the temperature drops, footballs fly - and the flu strikes. Influenza is so common that it's easy to dismiss this seasonal affliction as "just a virus" or "just the flu." It's true that the flu is caused by a virus and that most patients recover without specific therapy. But it's also true that thousands of...

Taking Good Care of Our Ears

09/11/2008 22:48
Many of us pay no attention at all to our ears and to our hearing. We take it for granted that we will hear well at all times and that our ears require no special care. This is certainly not true. Since the middle ear is connected to the nose and throat through a channel called the eustachian canal, it is simple for an infection to travel from the nose and...

Cold or Flu?: How to tell the difference?

06/11/2008 18:34
Both viral and bacterial infections will make you feel sick and they share many of the same symptoms. But, did you know that: A cold or flu virus usually lasts only up to 10 days while illnesses caused by bacteria usually last more than two weeks? Cold and flu symptoms - runny noses, watery eyes, dry coughs, sore throats, chills, aches and pains - are...

Keeping Your Dog’s Ears Healthy- Does Your Dog Have an Ear Infection?

06/11/2008 18:10
Does your dog shake his or her head excessively and seem like he or she is in pain? Can you detect a distinct and unusual odor emanating from your dog’s ear? Then take a closer look and inspect your dog for an ear infection. If the inspection of your dog’s ear results in you seeing that his or her ear canal seems irritated and red with some discharge then...

Ear Tubes, ear tube surgery

06/11/2008 09:09
Insight into causes and treatment options Who needs ear tubes and why? What to expect after surgery and more... Painful ear infections are a rite of passage for children – by the age of five, nearly every child has experienced at least one episode. Most ear infections either resolve on their own (viral) or are effectively treated by...

Swimmer's Ear

06/11/2008 08:40
Insight into acute otitis externa What causes swimmer’s ear? What are the signs and symptoms? How is swimmer’s ear treated? and more... Affecting the outer ear, swimmer’s ear is a condition causing pain resulting from inflammation, irritation, or infection. These symptoms are experienced when water gets trapped in your ear allowing...

Ear Infections , otitis media and ear pain

06/11/2008 07:36
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum). In most cases, the infection is preceded by an allergy or respiratory infection that leads to swelling and congestion in the nose, throat and eustachian tube (the long narrow tube through which fluids drain from the middle ear). The eustachian tube can become blocked, impeding...

Sharp rise in medical card use of antibiotics

04/11/2008 17:24
THERE HAS been a sharp increase in antibiotic prescribing for medical card patients, new research has found. One of the antibiotic groups has strong links to the development of MRSA and clostridium difficile in hospitals. The findings are expected to influence forthcoming recommendations aimed at achieving €64 million in drug savings as part of the deal to...

Tips to ease ear problems while flying

02/11/2008 17:29
People who become uncomfortable due to ear problems while travelling in a plane can relieve themselves with some easing tips to make their journeys comfortable. The House Ear Institute explained that the problems were caused due to the change in air pressure that led to the feeling of fullness or pressure in the Eustachian tube and middle ear chamber can...

Healing Ear Infections Faster with out the eardoc

02/11/2008 17:25
Three out of four children fall victim to an ear infection by the time they're three years old, many of them during winter when viruses abound. Treating the common problem can be a tedious procedure, but a new device makes healing ears simple. For years, Nancy Mazurianic has watched her son Tristen suffer from painful ear infections. "It was awful," Nancy...

Children's Ear Infections: Helping Naturally

22/10/2008 17:30
Another sleepless night. Your little one is miserable and you are fraught with the knowledge that it is yet again another ear infection. For many young children, ear infections become recurrent and difficult to avoid. Luckily there are solutions to breaking that cycle. Some solutions, such as becoming more aware of food allergens, take time and persistence....

Ears and Hearing - Living Behind the Problems

22/10/2008 17:25
Many people think that ears must be cleaned like our bodies to remain healthy. While ears do need to be kept clean, they actually clean themselves. How? The skin of the ear canal (cerumen) migrates outward and acts as a protector of the delicate eardrum. Many times, prodding, poking, or picking at this material pushes it back in, causing blockage and...

tiny satellite dish behind my ear to help me hear

21/10/2008 17:47
Every year, around 10,000 Britons go deaf in one ear as a result of nerve damage. Conventional hearing aids, which amplify sound, cannot help. Christopher Burn, 61, a parking enforcement officer from Gateshead, underwent a new procedure, as he tells Thea Jordan. THE PATIENT My job requires good hearing because I often work alongside heavy traffic and need...

ear infection and hearbs

21/10/2008 17:42
Ear infections are very common in children. However, a good number of adults suffer from it too. Ear infections often arise when there’s a build up of pus and fluids in the middle ear. When that happens, the pressure inside the ear rises and the ear drum sustain some damage, causing severe pain and eventual loss of hearing. Symptoms of ear infection include...
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