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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...

Ear disease costs Australian health system millions

2008-09-10 21:14
The latest economic study into the impacts of middle ear disease has found the annual bill to the Australian health system runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Access Economics has researched the cost of "Otitis media", commonly known as ear disease, finding more than seven out of 10 children will have at least one case of the disease before their...

Spotting The Causes Of Deafness

2008-09-08 10:21
Causes Of Deafness 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...

Dos Antibiotics really work?

2008-09-07 10:06
Here's an example of a joke that would crack up most doctors: a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the US confirms that there's a major difference in how to treat kids with ear infections. If you treat them with antibiotics, they improve in a week, but if you don't give them antibiotics and just let nature takes its course, they...

Dogs Ear infections

2008-09-07 10:05
Does the smell of your dog's ears arrive in the room before he does? Does he keep you up at night shaking his head and digging at his ears? He likely has an ear infection.   Understanding canine ear infections won't just make your dog more comfortable or even help you sleep. Their early diagnosis and treatment can prevent a lifetime of ear...

Teenager almost deaf after waiting too long for ear drum surgery

2008-09-04 19:29
in the latest bungle involving an Australian hospital, a teenage boy in Tasmania has reportedly waited so long for surgery to repair his perforated ear drum that he is almost deaf. Though 15 year-old Jeremy Brewer had been listed as a category one case by the hospital, three and a half years down the line he is apparently still waiting for surgery. The...

What Is that wax??

2008-09-04 19:27
IRRIGATING ears can put clinicians in hot water, but new earwax impaction guidelines from the US aim to limit treatment complications. Ear, nose and throat doctors from the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation have issued new clinical guidelines on cerumen or "earwax" impaction, published in the journal Otolaryngology – Head...

Does your doctor recommends Ear tube surgery ?

2008-09-03 14:55
If you have ever had an earache, you know that the excruciating pain is unbearable. If you have children, or even know anyone with children, you have no doubt heard the complaints and woes of repeated ear infections. 80% of children suffer from ear infections, known in medical terms as Otitis Media. How many times have you taken a crying child to the...

What are the 5 common illnesses cause school absence

2008-09-02 19:00
etting sick, especially in the first months of school, doesn't necessarily mean your child's immune system is unhealthy. It takes a while for the body to build up immunities to common viruses. Most of your child's illnesses will be minor. When should you keep him home? When should she see the doctor? The Mayo Clinic lists five illnesses as the top causes of...

Link found between schizophrenia and middle-ear disease

2008-09-02 18:55
New research suggests middle-ear disease could increase people's vulnerability to developing schizophrenia. The study, published in the September issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry shows a greater association between middle-ear disease and schizophrenia than was found in a similar study carried out in 1995. This latest study also shows an...

Guidelines On Cleaning Ears Released

2008-09-01 08:58
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...

Avoid Swimmer's Ear

2008-09-01 08:50
If Michael Phelps and Dara Torres have inspired you to hit the pool, let me warn you about an unwanted side effect of spending lots of time in the water — swimmer's ear. When your ear is exposed to excess moisture, (whether you're swimming or bathing), water can stay trapped in your ear canal. Then the skin inside your ear can become soggy and begin to...

Can ear infections be the cause of weight gain? Research points to yes.

2008-08-30 17:18
West Palm Beach, Florida (JusticeNewsFlash.com – News Report) – Those who had a history of chronic childhood ear infections may be prone to craving fats and sweets, leading to overweight or even obese individuals. Taste and hearing experts researched that constant ear infections may cause severe damage to a vital taste-sensing nerve. According to figures...

Medical Edge: Plugged ears may be related to Eustachian tube dysfunction

2008-08-25 15:42
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My ears feel plugged up, similar to the effect of cabin pressure in a plane. I was referred to an ENT specialist. She performed several tests but could find nothing wrong. Allergy pills and a nasal spray haven't helped. Is there anything else I can do? A plugged feeling in your ears is usually the result of a difference in air pressure in...

Common catarrh can result in ear infection

2008-08-25 15:40
Rainy season is that which brings happiness to majority of people, especially farmers who have their crops grown, in expectation of bumper harvest soonest, but as good as it is, the season also comes with its own health conditions among which is common catarrh. Common catarrh, simply put by Dr. Orimadegun, a Consultant Paediatrician, at the University...

Ear infections & obesity

2008-08-25 15:34
Parents know all too well the pain that goes along with a child's ear infection. But new research suggests those infections can actually lead to obesity. Researchers say ear infections can damage nerves responsible for taste - causing a craving for fatty foods. That of course, increases the risk of obesity. Scientists call this connection unexpected. The...

Obesity Could be caused by Ear Infections or Tonsils

2008-08-25 15:33
According to scientists, a history of severe ear infections during childhood or tonsils may increase the chances of obesity later in life. An altered sense of taste which leads to a preference for rich fatty foods is said to be increase the risk of being overweight. Five separate studies reviewed at the American Psychological Association's 116th Annual...

No More Antibiotics for Minor Illnesses, Coughs and Colds in UK

2008-08-25 15:32
Patients suffering from minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and ear infections can no longer hope for reprieve through antibiotics, as these will soon be disallowed in the UK. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), the NHS drugs rationing body, has issued the new guidance in which doctors are prohibited from prescribing...

Treating Tinnitus: Neuromonics

2008-08-25 15:31
Tinnitus  Tinnitus is a condition in which a person perceives a sound, despite the lack of the noise in the environment. A common symptom associated with tinnitus is ringing in the ears. Unlike transient ear ringing, which is a common phenomenon, people with tinnitus have sustained or chronic ear ringing. Some other sounds that may be heard include...

Top five causes of missed school

2008-08-11 16:09
Children in large groups are breeding grounds for the organisms that cause illness. Here is a lineup of the top five infectious illnesses that keep kids home from school and child care. Colds Children typically have six to ten colds a year with more severe and longer lasting symptoms than do adults. The good news is that you or your child should be...

HEALTH MATTERS: Relief for sinus sufferers More than 37 million people are afflicted with sinusitis each year, making it one of the most common health conditions in America.

2008-08-06 15:57
Sinus sufferers across the country are turning to a relatively new medical procedure that uses a balloon to help provide relief from the congestion and pain that accompanies chronic sinusitis.     Balloon catheter dilation of the sinuses, commonly known as balloon sinuplasty, is becoming a popular alternative for patients who suffer from...

Swimmer's ear

2008-08-02 15:55
Swimmer's ear Water normally flows into and out of your ears without causing any problems. You can nearly always shower, bathe, swim, and walk in the rain without a problem — which is remarkable, considering how large and deep an opening your ear provides. You're protected by your ear's shape, which tips fluid out, and by its lining, which has...
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