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Otitis media durch Pneumo-Impfung
10.11.2009 09:58
Die Impfung von Säuglingen gegen Pneumokokken hat mehrere Effekte: Sie schützt die Impflinge vor invasiven Erkrankungen durch die Erreger. Geimpfte bekommen zudem weniger Mittelohrentzündungen. Damit können Antibiotika eingespart werden, und der Resistenzdruck auf die Bakterien wird verringert.
BAD ORB. Die Prävention der akuten Otitis media bei Kindern...
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Ear Infections in Dogs
30.01.2009 21:09
Ear infections are very common in dogs. Among all dog breeds, Poodles and Cocker Spaniels are the ones most prone to this type of health concern. Yeasts or bacteria are the common causes of these infections. And this condition could make your pets uncomfortable and very irritable.
Symptoms of Ear Infection in Dogs
You’ll know if your dog is suffering from...
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Colds
29.01.2009 20:21
A cold is a viral infection that affects the upper airway including the nose, pharynx, throat, airways, and lungs.
What is going on in the body?
The common cold is the most common reason that people miss work or school. There are at least 200 different viruses that cause colds. These include rhinoviruses and coronaviruses, and they are different from the...
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Treatment options for respiratory infections and ear infections
28.01.2009 12:07
Primary-care medicine is as much art as it is science, but clinicians sometimes rely too heavily on the former when it comes to prescribing antibiotics. Nowhere is this truer than in the treatment of respiratory tract infections (RTIs).
Most cases of bronchitis are caused by viruses, but many clinicians prescribe antibiotics at their patients' insistence....
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Rise In Antibiotic-Resistant Pediatric Infections
23.01.2009 17:24
The percentage of children’s ear, nose and throat infections caused by a type of dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria has more than doubled nationwide. The increase has been described as alarming and is a cause for concern. The bacteria, known as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, can cause dangerous and even life-threatening invasive...
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Ear-tubes-inefectivens
22.01.2009 16:26
Every year roughly 280,000 children under the age of three have ear tube surgery, which is designed to reduce the number of ear infections or drain middle ear fluid that might muffle sounds and hinder language development. Many parents are scared into agreeing to the operation because they’re told it might prevent developmental problems later in...
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Hearing loss with glue ear
22.01.2009 08:37
It's hard to know how much your child's hearing will be affected by glue ear. Some children have a lot of hearing loss, while others have only mild loss.
Doctors often use the word decibel (dB) when talking about hearing loss. Decibels are used to indicate the loudness of a sound as well as the severity of a hearing loss. Studies have shown that with glue...
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Risk factors for glue ear
22.01.2009 08:27
Acute ear infection
An acute ear infection is a sudden and usually brief infection of the middle ear. Doctors call it acute otitis media or purulent otitis media.
Unlike glue ear, an acute ear infection generally causes ear pain or earache and may also cause a fever. These symptoms happen because parts of your child's ear are infected with bacteria or a...
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Ear infection with discharge
22.01.2009 08:25
An ear infection with discharge can damage your hearing. But there are treatments that can stop an infection causing damage.
We've looked at the best and most up-to-date research to produce this information. You can use it to talk to your doctor or pharmacist and decide which treatments are right for you.
What is ear infection with discharge?
If your ear is...
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What's the evidence for surgery to put in grommets (eear tubes)?
22.01.2009 08:14
There hasn't been much research to tell if surgery to put in grommets helps to prevent further ear infections.
We found only one small, good-quality study (randomised controlled trial). The study found that grommets helped prevent ear infections for six months but not in the long term.
This study was small, including just 44 children. More research is...
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What treatments work for an ear infection?
22.01.2009 08:06
Ear infections are painful. But they usually clear up without treatment in a few days. Painkillers can help. Some children may need antibiotics, but these medicines can have side effects.
Key points about treating an ear infection
Taking painkillers, such as ibuprofen and paracetamol, can help reduce the pain from ear infections.
Taking...
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Link between dummies and ear infections
22.01.2009 08:01
If your child is vulnerable to ear infections and also uses a dummy, it may be worth trying to wean them off it. New research suggests that once children have had one ear infection, sucking a dummy may increase their chances of getting more in future.
What do we know already?
Most children have had at least one ear infection by the time they're 7 years old....
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Pneumococcal vaccination
22.01.2009 07:57
Having your child vaccinated against infections caused by pneumococcal bacteria probably won't reduce their number of ear infections. We need more research to know if this vaccine helps protect some children.
What is it?
This vaccine helps prevent infections caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause ear infections in children, as well as...
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A Leeds mum is urging parents to become better informed about children's ear infections
21.01.2009 10:25
Eliza, now 2 ½ years old, had her first experience of a middle ear infection on her 1st birthday in April 2007. Eliza had a cold and during her birthday party seemed unsettled as all the guests gathered for a group photo. Rather than having fun, Eliza ended up being given Calpol and put to bed. Later that day, when Eliza woke up, her parents discovered that...
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Ins and outs of simple ear infections
19.01.2009 23:33
"It felt like somebody had stuck an ice pick into my ear, and then they were wiggling it around." This was one person's description of a recent ear infection. A few years back, I had a middle ear infection (otitis media -- OM) as well. Mine wasn't as bad as the wiggling ice pick description, but it was painful enough to renew my sympathy for the legions of...
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Some toys are a hazard to kids' ears
19.01.2009 08:37
Innocent-looking toys can be a potential hazard to children's ears, according to a news release from the Sears Hearing Aid Center of Springfield.
Huh?
Yeah, you heard me right, a "potential hazard."
From a person who has a constant case of annoying tinnitus (ringing in the ears — probably due to too many concerts back in the day) that I wouldn't wish on...
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Listening to your iPod could give you earache
17.01.2009 22:52
Research shows that people who regularly enjoy music through headphones have thousands of times more bacteria in their ears than others.
Although the bugs are usually harmless, some, such as Staphylococcus, can cause a range of ills, from earache to potentially deadly wound infections.
The researchers said that plugging the ears with headphones allows bugs...
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Swimmers ear remedy
16.01.2009 18:03
Otitis externa is another term for swimmers ear. It is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal and the external ear. Usually, swimmers ear is a result of excess exposure to water. At the time that the ear gets drenched with water, the moisture has the ability to penetrate the layer that is normally water resistant and at that time, the skin becomes...
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Otitis Media (OM) Ear infection
16.01.2009 18:00
Otitis Media (OM) can be a source of stress in a family. Affecting 2/3 of children below the age of 5 OM is extremely common. Symptoms of OM include:
Headache,
Ear tugging in children
Earache
Itching or other discomfort in the ear or ear canal
Drainage from the ear
Hearing loss
Hearing phenomenon such as buzzing
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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