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The complexity of the human body is something that is extremely difficult to understand, especially without a lot of time and research on the subject. Even the smallest parts of the body, like cells for example, are insanely intricate and tough to truly comprehend. How, then, does one begin to break down the structure and [...]
While infant and child ear infections are a fairly common occurrence, adult ear infections do not occur nearly as frequently. This is because children are more susceptible to ear infections due to their Eustachian tubes becoming more easily blocked. Ear infections, also called acute middle ear infections, can be caused by a number of different [...]
Many children under the age of 18 have some hearing loss including four out of every thousand newborns. Hearing loss can increase the risk of speech and language developmental delays. So, every parent and caregiver should be aware of the signs of hearing loss in his/her child and seek a professional diagnosis. How the Ear Works [...]
Antibiotics for middle ear infections SMH, By Thomas Maugh THE consensus on whether to give antibiotics to young children with ear infections has been swinging from one extreme to the other as conflicting evidence has pushed doctors first towards administering drugs, then towards a hands-off approach. Two new trials reported on Wednesday in the New [...]
Antibiotics for ear, nose, throat or chest infections SMH, By Amy Corderoy NEARLY 100 years after antibiotics were discovered, a study has found most Australians are confused about when they should take them and how they work. And this ignorance could be putting our health at risk, doctors say, with deadly superbugs on the increase [...]
Really? The Claim: Chewing gum can prevent ear infections? New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor In a meta-analysis published in the Cochrane database, a University of Toronto team analyzed several studies of 3,100 healthy children at day-care centers. They found that children chewing xylitol gum were 25 percent less likely to develop acute ear infections. [...]
Tinnitus symptoms If you’ve been noticing a ringing, buzzing or other annoying sound that comes and goes, or is present at all times, you may have tinnitus. In some cases, people hear a slight ringing in their ear after attending a loud concert. However, if the sounds persist for more than a week, it is [...]
Modern treatment for ear diseases and disorders Modern medicine has created ways to effectively treat a variety of ear diseases and disorders. Sydney ENT specialists have helped countless children and adults find relief from ear disorders such as ear infections, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, hearing loss, acoustic neuroma, and more. An ear infection occurs when the [...]
Vestibular neuronitis Vestibular neuronitis, also called Vestibular neuritis, is caused by an imbalance of nerve input between the left and right inner ears. The balance organ is within the inner ear Inside the inner ear is a series of canals filled with fluid, called the labyrinth. These canals are at different angles so when the [...]
Glue ear Glue ear occurs when the middle ear fills with a sticky, glue-like fluid. The glue blocks the ears which dampens the vibrations made by sound waves as they travel through the eardrum and ossicles. Glue ear may not be obvious and may go undetected – the main and most obvious symptom is loss [...]