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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Ins and outs of simple ear infections

2009-01-19 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...

Some toys are a hazard to kids' ears

2009-01-19 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...

Listening to your iPod could give you earache

2009-01-17 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...

Swimmers ear remedy

2009-01-16 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...

Otitis Media (OM) Ear infection

2009-01-16 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 ...

Ear infections in children

2009-01-14 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

2009-01-11 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

2009-01-06 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

2009-01-06 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

2009-01-06 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

2008-12-31 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)?

2008-12-31 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

2008-12-30 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

2008-12-29 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

2008-12-22 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

2008-12-20 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

2008-12-16 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

2008-12-16 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

2008-12-07 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:

2008-11-24 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?

2008-11-24 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

2008-11-14 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

2008-11-14 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

2008-11-13 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

2008-11-13 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

2008-11-13 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

2008-11-12 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

2008-11-09 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?

2008-11-06 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?

2008-11-06 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

2008-11-06 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

2008-11-06 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

2008-11-06 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

2008-11-04 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

2008-11-02 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

2008-11-02 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

2008-10-22 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

2008-10-22 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

2008-10-21 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

2008-10-21 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...

ear infection

2008-10-21 17:39
Mommy just started her new job two weeks ago. Mommy comes home sick to her stomach with frightening stories of how the “animals” at her workplace are shot as soon as they injured their legs. They are then sent to the zoo to be fed to tigers and lions. These “animals” are considered the most expensive commodity at her company and they live with this “luxury”...

Understanding The Causes Of Deafness

2008-10-10 18:09
When it comes to understanding all of the different causes of deafness, one must realize that there are two basic types of people with deafness who end up using deaf sign language. There are those who were born with it and have never experienced sound before in their life and then there are those who ended up becoming deaf later on into their childhood or...

Brits warned of 'swimmers ear' risk

2008-10-10 17:35
Brits contemplating taking a dip in a swimming pool to cool down from the summer sun have been warned about a condition called 'swimmers ear'. Research has found that swimming pools can often be places in which bugs and bacteria can thrive and as a result swimmers can often get a painful outer ear infection which is known as swimmers ear, from the unclean...

Ear Tubes Reduce Infections, Review Concludes

2008-10-08 14:12
Once again, your baby is spiking a fever and tugging at his earlobe, obviously in pain. Your pediatrician confirms what you already knew: another middle ear infection. Only this go-around, instead of taking a “wait and see” approach or prescribing antibiotics, she suggests it might be time to turn to tubes. Ear ventilation tubes reduce or eliminate ear...

6 Ways to Curing Dog Ear Infection

2008-10-07 12:15
A dog can be plagued with any type of infection on any area of the body, but usually yeast infection affects a dog’s ears more than any other part of the body. I guess it is because of how the ear is positioned; it is close to the head and if not properly cleaned can develop an infection.   Dogs that have floppy ears don’t get enough circulation and...

Avoiding ear tube surgery

2008-10-07 11:42
My 3-year-old son has had three ear infections over the past two months. First, he got a cold and then had a fever. I took him to the doctor, who said he had an infection in his left ear; he was given amoxicillin. A week later, his fever returned and I took him back to the doctor. The left ear was better, but his right ear was infected and we were given a...

Manipulation and echinacea for middle ear infection

2008-10-06 11:11
Among the more common complementary therapies used in young children with recurrent otitis media are Echinacea purpurea and cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). This study, by researchers at the University of Arizona, is the first well-designed study of each treatment. First, the details. 90 children, aged 12-60 months with recurrent...

What is Adult Ear Infection?

2008-10-03 12:38
Adult Ear Infection 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...

What is Swimmer’s Ear?

2008-10-03 11:30
What is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation of the ear canal and eventually an earlap, occurring in people who often have wet ears. It occurs mostly in children and teenagers who spend a lot of time in water, but also in persons who sweat a lot or have skin diseases. Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear  Common symptoms...

No interaction was found between echinacea and OMT

2008-10-03 09:22
Recurrent otitis media is a common problem in young children. Echinacea and osteopathic manipulative treatment have been proposed as preventive measures, but have been inadequately studied. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of Echinacea purpurea and/or osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for prevention of acute otitis media in...

Otitis Media (ear infection)

2008-10-01 12:58
In simple terms, otitis media is an ear infection. It is inflammation of the inner ear, often caused by moisture which gets collected in the ear or by minor injury to the ear canal. The moisture often collects after swimming or bathing. Often allergies cause liquid to build up in the ear. Injuries often occur with hard impact with water or careless or...

Doctors speak out about earwax

2008-09-28 11:31
Well, it's about time that earwax got the respect those white coats at the American Academy of Otolaryngology believe it so richly deserves. For years – nay, centuries – people have done everything imaginable to rid themselves of the viscous and vaguely disgusting buildup in their ear canals. From the 16th century earwax spoon to the trusty Q-tip to...

Ear Infection in Dogs

2008-09-26 11:46
Ear infection, no matter how mild, requires a veterinarian's attention. While some infections can possibly heal on its own, the vet should always be consulted so that the right treatment therapy is provided to your pets. The cure of dog ear infection should start the moment it is diagnosed. Otherwise, the condition may worsen. Ear infection is one health...

Hay fever causes body pains in kids

2008-09-24 12:18
A new study has found that children who suffer from bouts of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) are at an increased risk of suffering from headaches, facial pain, and ear aches. Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms predominantly in the nose and eyes, caused by airborne particles of dust, dander, or plant pollens. Patients usually suffer from...

Sudden hearing loss: Immediate care needed to save your hearing

2008-09-24 12:02
Loss of hearing — especially if it happens suddenly — is not something you should ignore. “If you wake up and your hearing’s gone, you need to see a doctor right way, particularly if you also have dizziness or pain in the ear. Those are predictors that it’s a little more severe,” said Dr. Joseph Allan, an otolaryngologist with Willamette Ear, Nose and...

Guidelines On Cleaning Ears Released

2008-09-21 11:24
Some 12 million people a year seek medical treatment for impacted earwax. Now, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation is releasing clinical guidelines on the management of earwax impaction. The guidelines suggest that patients and doctors keep in mind that earwax, technically known as cerumen, is a beneficial, self-cleaning...

Ear infections soaring in day care

2008-09-21 11:10
EAR infections are rampant among Australian children attending day care centres who are developing a resistance to antibiotics, medical experts say. Seven out of 10 children contract at least one case of severe ear infection by their first birthday. Fifteen children suffer permanent hearing loss every year as a result. The common ailment is costing the...

14 Natural Remedies for Earaches

2008-09-21 10:29
Having an earache is a real drag. Having a child with an earache is even more challenging. It can mean sleepless nights and irritable days for all of you. An ear infection is one possible cause of that ache, but even if it isn’t an infection, a buildup of wax or dirt in the ear can still be extremely uncomfortable. And flying on a plane or driving to a...

Reasons To Skip Antibiotics For Ear Infections

2008-09-21 10:16
As a mother of a little girl, I know that when it comes to your child and pain or illness, there is an overwhelming urge to “do something” to relieve their suffering. As ear infections become more and more pervasive among children, so does the concern over antibiotic resistance. Here are 5 reasons NOT to use antibiotics when your child gets an ear...

Middle Ear Infections

2008-09-17 12:07
Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the United States. More than three out of four children have had at least one ear infection by the time they reach 3 years of age. To understand how ear infections develop, it's important to first understand how the ear works. A Close Look at the Ear Think about how...

How to Prevent Ear Pain in Flight

2008-09-17 11:08
If you are taking a plane trip with your child, there are steps you can take to ease the child's pain and discomfort from air pressure changes. Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids during the flight. Water is best, but make sure the drink doesn't have caffeine. If the child usually has ear pain associated with plane travel, give the child a...

Ear Infection in Dogs

2008-09-13 13:27
Ear infection, no matter how mild, requires a veterinarian’s attention. While some infections can possibly heal on its own, the vet should always be consulted so that the right treatment therapy is provided to your pets. The cure of dog ear infection should start the moment it is diagnosed. Otherwise, the condition may worsen. Ear infection is one health...

Health, Ear Infection remedies

2008-09-13 13:26
Ear Infectiion is a blockage of the auditory tube in the middle ear that causes bacteria to build up and resulting in an infection. Ear infections are usually treated with antibiotics. It occurs due to the presence or growth of bacteria or virus in the ear. Earache refers to the inflammation of the middle ear or the outer ear. It usually occurs due to cold...

Tips for Treating Ear Infections Naturally

2008-09-13 13:11
 

Antibiotics overused in otitis media

2008-09-11 21:18
"I am sick of hearing about the over prescribing of antibiotics by GPs - not only for acute otitis media but for all other indications. How often have I given the spiel of not using antibiotics for this and that only to have the patient come back two or three times eventually with a complication from an untreated bacterial infection. Take your dog to the...
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