Middle ear infections - Better Health Channel.
Babies and young children sometimes get middle ear infections (otitis media). The most common symptoms are earache and fever. Infections can be painful but usually do not last very long. If the infection is serious, you will need to visit a ... [... more]
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Causes of otitis externa
Otitis externa, which is commonly known as swimmer's ear, is an infection of the skin lining the ear canal, the tube which carries sound from outside the ear to the middle ear. KidsHealth: (Nemours Foundation) 'Swimmer's ear (Otitis ... [... more]
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'Sinusitis'
The adenoids are part of the ring of tonsils at the top of the throat. The tonsils we can see at the back of the tongue are only part of this ring. The adenoids sit at the back of the mouth near to the openings of the tubes from the middle ear. ... [... more]
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Other ways to reduce asthma and hay fever triggers at home
House dust mite droppings are a common trigger of allergic reactions including asthma, hay fever and excema. They can also a factor in sinusitis and middle ear infections. Trying to reduce house dust mites takes a lot of work, so check with your ... [... more]
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Ear problems in children
Middle ear infections (otitis media) are common in babies and young children. Symptoms include earache, fever and deafness. Middle ear infections can be triggered by a cold. Mild cases clear up by themselves but more severe infections need ... [... more]
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Aboriginal children's health
Aboriginal children can have many health problems. Babies are more likely to be underweight, but most Aboriginal children in Australia are breastfed which protects against some illnesses. Middle ear infections, malnutrition and exposure to ... [... more]
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Ear infections - Better Health Channel.
Ear infection symptoms may include earache, mild deafness, discharge, fever, headache or itchiness or blisters in the ear. Otitis media (middle ear infection) can lead to burst or ruptured ear drum or glue ear. Babies and children are more ... [... more]
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Ear problems - otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is a form of bone overgrowth in the middle ear that causes progressive hearing loss. Other symptom may include tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and dizziness. Treatment options include surgery and hearing aids. The middle ear is ... [... more]
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Hearing problems in children
Hearing problems in children can be caused by factors including otitis media (infection of the middle ear), exposure to disease in utero such as rubella (German measles), genetic disorders, exposure to loud noise, and certain diseases including ... [... more]
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