Ear Disorders
Ear infections, tinnitus, Meniere's disease, deafness, dizziness-these are all ear disorders. Your ear is a complex organ-composed of the outer, middle and inner ear (as well as fluid). Any disorder involving your ear can affect either your hearing-or your balance.
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- Q How do I manage my bacterial ear infection on a daily basis?
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If you're taking antibiotics to treat your bacterial ear infection, it is important to keep taking them until they are gone. During this time, make sure to keep the ears clean and dry, especially if the infection is in the ear canal (a... Full Answer
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- Q Are antibiotics effective in the treatment of children's ear infections?
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I am so glad parents are asking this question. It tells me that they are aware of the risks of overusing antibiotics. The answer? It depends. If the child is younger than two, has a high fever, is in severe pain, or has underlying chronic medical... Full Answer
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- Q When should I call my child's doctor for otitis media (ear infection)?
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It can be tough for a parent to tell when a young child has an ear infection. In this video, Dr. Rick Jensen discusses the signs that it might be time for a trip to the doctor. Full Answer
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- Q How are recurring ear infections treated in children?
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Some children have repeated ear infections. You may be referred to an ear, nose, and throat doctor for ear tubes. This tube allows air into the middle ear while helping the fluid drain out. This usually prevents further infections. The procedure is done... Full Answer
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- Q What are middle ear infections?
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Middle ear infections are viral or bacterial infections of the middle ear. The middle ear is the area behind the eardrum. Middle ear infections are also called otitis media. Full Answer
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- Q What are symptoms of a middle ear infection in children?
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Symptoms of a middle ear infection may include: ear pain, pulling or rubbing of the ear, fussiness, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, or loss of hearing. Babies may run a high fever, be very fussy, or have symptoms of a cold.... Full Answer
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- Q How is otitis media (ear infection) in children treated?
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If your child has a middle ear infection, your child's doctor may give him an antibiotic. Your child's doctor may not recommend antibiotics based on your child's overall medical condition. If your child's doctor recommends antibiotics, it is very... Full Answer
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- Q Do children grow out of bacterial ear infections?
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It is fairly common for bacterial ear infections to clear up on their own, no matter what age you are. It is also fairly common for afflicted people to take antibiotics to help fight the infection. What children do grow out of, however, is their... Full Answer
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- Q Can an ear problem cause dizziness?
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Most people get dizzy now and then, but sometimes the culprit isn't a funhouse ride or a revolving door but an ear problem. In this video, Dr. Rick Jensen talks about health issues that cause chronic dizziness. Full Answer
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- Q What increases my risk for ear infections?
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Age: Children between ages six and 18 months are the most susceptible to ear infections, although ear infections are common from ages four months to four years. Group child care: Children cared for in group settings, such as classrooms or daycare,... Full Answer
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