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May 26, 2009 -
Dear Fit,
Whenever I fly I get this horrible pain in my ears, right as we're descending, about 15 minutes before we land. It's excruciating and sometimes I can't hear well a few hours after the flight. What causes this and is there any way to prevent it?
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Jan 25, 2008 -
Ear candling – have you heard of it? Offered as a spa treatment or found at health food stores in do-it-yourself kits, this treatment is touted as a method to deep clean your ears. The long, hollow, tapered tubes (the candle) are made of muslin and coated with wax.
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Dec 07, 2007 -
Last month we went over the signs and symptoms of realizing when a stomachache may require a visit to the doctor, recently I was confronted with a similar issue — an earache. I used to think that ear infections were just a problem for babies and small children, but adults can suffer from them, too. While earaches can be a symptom of a cold, that ache can turn into an infection.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Treats or prevents ear problems. Treats some ear infections.
Brand Name(s)
Ciprodex, Floxin, Cipro Hc, Zolene HC, Cortane-B, Floxin Otic Singles, Oticaine, Cortisporin-TC, Pramotic, Cortic-ND, Debrox, Earache Relief, Rite Aid Ear Drops, Earsol-Hc, Zinotic
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- Considerations
- Common Causes
- Home Care
- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
- Prevention
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Ear anatomy
Medical findings based on ear anatomy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
An earache can be a sharp, dull, or burning pain. The pain may be temporary or constant.
Alternative Names
Otalgia; Pain - ear
Considerations
The symptoms of an ear infection may include:
- Ear pain
- Fever
- Fussiness
- Increased crying
- Irritability
Many children will have temporary and minor hearing loss during, and right after, an ear infection.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Common Causes
- Home Care
- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Toothache is pain in or around a tooth.
Alternative Names
Pain - tooth or teeth
Considerations
A toothache is generally the result of dental cavities (tooth decay) or sometimes an infection. Tooth decay is often caused by poor dental hygiene, although the tendency to get tooth decay is partly inherited.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Home Remedies
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Ear Infections
Middle ear (otitis media) infections are very common in young children. They include:
- Acute otitis media (AOM) is an inflammation caused by bacteria that travel to the middle ear from fluid trapped in the Eustachian tube. Children with AOM exhibit signs of an ear infection including pain, fever, and tugging at the ear.
- Otitis media with effusion (OME) refers to fluid that accumulates in the middle ear without obvious signs of infection.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Support Groups
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
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Skull of an adult
Causes of secondary headache
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ disorders) are problems or symptoms of the joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull.
See also: Facial pain
Alternative Names
TMD; Temporomandibular joint disorders
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are two matching temporomandibular joints -- one on each side of your head, located just in front of your ears. The abbreviation "TMJ" literally refers to the joint but is often used to mean any disorders or symptoms of this region.
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Jan 15, 2009 -
Teaching a child manners is the parent's responsibility, but is it appropriate for a pediatrician to track that development? Though we rely on our kid's doctor for advice on physical ailments from sore throats to earaches, are we comfortable getting their feedback on our tot's etiquette?
Source
Is It Your Pediatrician's Place to Monitor Manners?
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Prevention
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Diagnosis:
Diagnosing pneumonia may be difficult, since lab tests to grow the bacteria from samples can take many days to process, and chest x-rays cannot always distinguish between pneumonia and other conditions. New tests have the potential to make diagnosis easier and quicker. One is a blood test that identifies a marker of severe inflammation in the body.
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