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Now hear this: ear infections should not be ignored. Distinguish the differences between earaches and infections and find out when to treat the pain at home or go to the doctor. Swimmer's ear and clogged ears are also causes of ear pain. Recurring infections in children can cause frequent drainage and may lead to diminished hearing. Keep an eye on your child's ear infections, and arm yourself w
Ear infections are common and you can treat most them at home. In many cases, ear infections arrive from bacteria or viruses like the common cold. Liquid may drain from the Read More
Swimmer's ear, otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear and ear canal caused by bacteria or fungus. Staphylococcus aureus and pseudomonas aeruginosa are the most Read More
Clogged ears may be caused by an infection, a buildup of earwax, jaw tension, allergies or sinus pressure. If your clogged ears are caused by a wax buildup, there are Read More
A draining ear is painful and alarming to see. It is often the result of a traumatic event or a chronic condition and should be medically treated as soon as possible. Read More
An earache is a side effect of medical or environmental impacts on your ears. Earaches can occur from internal infections, changes in altitudes, earwax impaction, or Read More
Learn how to keep your kids from getting sick at home, school, or daycare from a pediatric nurse in this free children's health video. Read More
How to pick ear and eye drops for a first aid kit for emergency medical care and treatment in this free first aid video. Read More
Sometimes after the onset of a cold or an upper respiratory infection, an ear infection can occur. This results in a buildup of fluid in the middle ear, the space just Read More
Water can enter your ears while you are swimming or taking a bath. If you allow water to remain in your ears for a long time, it can cause infection, damage the eardrums Read More
Loud sounds should startle young children. If not, they might have hearing loss. Learn about hearing loss, hearing tests and hearing aids from a professional audiologist in Read More
Babies often get earaches and it causes heartache for the caregivers. Infants may bang their head, pull at their ears or just cry in pain. The pain is caused from the Read More
All of a sudden your hearing on one side begins to diminish. Below your ear is sensitive to your touch. More than likely, you have sinus congestion that has affected your Read More
Ear pain is nothing to ignore. See a doctor as soon as possible when your ear aches. Your symptoms may indicate an infection, which can have serious repercussions if not Read More
Ear infections are a common illness in children. An ear infection is usually caused by a build up of fluid in the middle ear. Infants and young children are more Read More
Many parents of young children have experienced the frustration of watching their child suffer a middle ear infection, otherwise known as otitis media. Unfortunately, many Read More
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