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| | Middle Ear Infections and Ear Tube Surgery |
 | | Although ear tube surgery is a relatively common procedure, surgery is not the first choice of treatment for otitis media. | | | Because most children have had infections in both ears, surgery is typically done in both ears, called a bilateral procedure. | | | Pressure from this buildup pushes on the eardrum and causes pain, and because the eardrum cannot vibrate, the child may experience a temporary decrease in hearing. |
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http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/ear_infections.html
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| | Ear Infections |
| | It does this by not treating the ear infections as a separate problem but instead treating the child as a whole. | | | It differs from conventional health care in that it doesn't focus on treating each ear infection separately, but instead looks at the child who has a pattern of ear infections and works to stop the pattern. | | | One of the hardest things for a parent is to watch their child in pain and not be able to help. |
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http://homeopathy-cures.com/html/ear_infections.html
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| | FeLV |
| | A culture of the discharge from the ear is sometimes used as an aid to determine what bacteria or fungus is causing the problem. | | | The goal of long term ear care is to never let the disease progress to this point. | | | A warm cleansing solution is used to remove debris and infection from deep within the ear canal by flushing action only. |
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http://www.lbah.com/ears.htm
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| | Childhood Ear Infections - Janet Zand L.Ac., O.M.D. - HealthWorld Online |
| | Most children outgrow ear infections as their bodies mature and the structure of the inner ear changes. | | | The pain of an earache is caused by pressure as the congested middle ear pushes on the eardrum. | | | In some cases, chiropractic care and cranial-sacral work may be helpful for a child with recurrent ear infections. |
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| | EAR INFECTIONS |
| | Acetaminophen or ibuprofen are effective pain relievers for ear pain. | | | While ear tubes do have their place in treating recurrent ear infections, there does exist some controversy over their use. | | | This means that they cannot tell that the pain is coming from the ear or from structures near the ear. |
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| | Ear Infections in Children - Keep Kids Healthy |
| | Some children with persistent infections can benefit from tympmanocentesis, which is an office procedure that involves puncturing the ear drum with a needle, and draining some of the fluid and pus behind the ear drum. | | | Since there are other conditions that can make an ear drum look red, including fever or just a crying child, it is important that your Pediatrician check the mobility of the ear drum when he evaluates your child for an ear infection. | | | Complications can include otorrhea (drainage from the ear), having a tube that doesn't come out and needs to be surgically removed, cholesteatomas and a persistent perforation of the ear drum. |
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http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/earinfections.html
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| | Ear infection (0-12 months) |
| | Though recent research shows that many ear infections eventually clear up on their own without any treatment, when it comes to babies, doctors will almost always reach for an antibiotic. | | | Children with chronic ear infections eventually perform on par with their peers who didn't battle ear troubles in the first few years. | | | Studies have shown that some babies who've had recurrent ear infections are a little behind when it comes to school readiness. |
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http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babyearinfections/83.html
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| | Canine Ear Problems |
| | Atopy (inhalant allergies) are the most common cause but ear infections have been associated with food allergies, flea allergies and even allergies to the dog's own anal sac secretions, in some cases. | | | The ear problem you are seeing is probably also due to allergies, although ear mites or ear infection for other reasons is possible. | | | In some dogs ear infections are the only visible sign of food allergy or inhalant allergy. |
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| | Ear Infections |
| | Many dogs with chronic or recurrent ear infections have allergy problems. | | | The type of medicine is determined by the veterinarian and must be done in the office so ear medication is not sold over-the-counter. | | | Examination of that material under the microscope is very important in helping the veterinarian choose the right medication to treat the inflamed ear canal. |
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http://www.wilsonscockers.com/earinfection.htm
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ear infection - acute |
| | If there is fluid in the middle ear and the condition persists, even with antibiotic treatment, a healthcare provider may recommend myringotomy (surgical opening of the eardrum) to relieve pressure and allow drainage of the fluid. | | | Often, treating the pain and allowing the body time to heal itself is all that is needed: | | | In infants, the clearest sign is often irritability and inconsolable crying. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000638.htm
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| | Ear Infections and Earache |
| | Attached to the eardrum are three tiny ear bones. | | | During an examination, the doctor will use an instrument called an otoscope to assess the ear’s condition. | | | Analgesic ear drops can ease the pain of an earache. |
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http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/ears/earache.cfm
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| | Ear Infections |
| | In these cases, the ear discharge should be cultured so that the precise organism can be pinpointed and treated specifically. | | | For patient comfort, we recommend sedation for this procedure as the ears are sore and the instruments can be damaging if the pet jumps at the wrong time. | | | In this surgical procedure the entire ear canal is removed and healthy tissue is allowed to grow in. |
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http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ear_infections.html
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| | Ear Infections |
| | Infection in the outer ear, however, can be confirmed by wiggling the ears, which will produce pain. | | | Some physicians feel that as long as the child does not dive or swim underwater, earplugs may not be necessary, but parents should consult their own child's doctor on this subject. | | | Greater emphasis is being placed on development of vaccines and expanding immunization programs to prevent infections in the first place. |
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| | Ear Infections |
| | Other complications, though rare: infections of the inner ear, the skull behind the ear, or the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. | | | Both allergies and secondhand smoke are factors thought to seriously increase a child's chance of getting an ear infection. | | | Some in the medical profession cite allergy as the main cause of persistent ear infection. |
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http://www.saferchild.org/ear.htm
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| | Ear Infections |
| | Home treatments such as paracetamol can be used to relieve the pain and discomfort in the ear. | | | Bottle feeding - babies who are bottle-fed especially while they are lying down get more ear infections than babies who are breast-fed. If you bottle-feed, keep your baby's head above his/her stomach level during feeding. | | | When a child has a cold, throat infection or a nasal allergy like |
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http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/earinfections.htm
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| | Ear infection, middle ear - MayoClinic.com |
| | Although ear infections can be worrisome for parents and painful for children, the news is encouraging. | | | But interpreting pain in a child too young to communicate verbally can be a challenge. | | | Together, you and your doctor can decide on the best approach for your child. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00303
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| | MedlinePlus: Ear Infections |
| | The primary NIH organization for research on Ear Infections is the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders | | | Children's Middle Ear Infections: Health Decision Guide (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Atlas of the Body: The Ear (American Medical Association) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/earinfections.html
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| | Ear Infections (Otitis Media) |
| | Your doctor will prescribe one that is appropriate for your child’s condition. | | | Your child will probably have to return for another examination so that the doctor can see whether the infection has cleared. | | | But to cure the infection, they must take all the medication prescribed. |
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http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/whensick/EarInfections.htm
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| | Antibiotics & Ear Infections |
| | In this country, most doctors will prescribe a course of the drugs for those ailments. | | | November 26, 1997 -- Should parents seek antibiotics to treat ear infections among their kids? | | | And this year, approximately 25 million children will visit doctors for treatment of ear infections, which are among the most common childhood illnesses. |
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http://www.npr.org/news/healthsci/1997/nov/971126.ear.html
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| | Ear infections |
| | When this is a possibility, it is very important to culture the infection and run a sensitivity test to find out what exactly is the organism causing the problem and what specific medication will be needed to correctly treat the problem. | | | Parasites such as earmites can be treated relatively easily with anti-parasiticide medication. | | | Ear infections are a very common occurence in dogs and cats. |
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http://ebiz.hibernia.com/animalclinic/earinfections
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| | AAP Children's Health Topics: EAR INFECTIONS |
| | Acute otitis media (AOM) includes intense signs and symptoms of infection and inflammation and is the most common bacterial illness in children for which antibacterial agents are prescribed in the United States. | | | OME often follows colds and viral infections or actual ear infections and will usually clear up on its own without treatment. | | | About 90% of children have OME at some time before school age, most often between ages 6 months and 4 years. |
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http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/earinfections.cfm
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| | Hardin MD : Ear Infection |
| | MEDLINEplus : Ear infections : Symptoms / Diagnosis | | | Last updated Thursday, Jul 21, 2005 [symptoms ear infections, ear infection symptoms, ear infection symtoms, ear infection symptons, pictures of ear infection, otitus, ear infections, ear ache, earache] [146745 | | | Picture guide to the normal and abnormal appearance of the ear drum |
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