According to a recent article in the Ladies Home Journal, 35% of ALL visits to the pediatrician in the United States are for reoccurring ear infections. Sometimes these ear infections are due to bacteria and other times they are due to viruses. Well, then why is the same course of treatment [antibiotics] used for both ‘causes’?
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January 2nd, 2010 
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Ear Infection – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
January 2nd, 2010 Admin The ear consists of three parts: the external, middle, and interior ear. The external ear also consists of three partsâthe auricle, the auditory canal, and the tympanic membrane. The auricle (pronounced OR-uh-kull) is the outermost part of the ear; the part you can see attached to the sides of your head. The auricle is connected to the interior parts of…Continue Reading
Middle Ear Infection- Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Normally the eardrum is airtight and watertight. To keep pressure inside and outside the eardrum equal, we have natural “drainage” tubes (the Eustachian tubes) that connect the middle ears (the space behind the eardrum) to the back of the nose and throat. Our ears always produce small amounts of fluid; this normally drains down the Eustachian tubes, and is usually…Continue Reading
What is Middle Ear Infection?
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Middle ear infection is an infection that occurs behind the eardrum, in the middle part of the ear. While it can happen in people of all ages, it mainly affects children. The medical term for middle ear infection is otitis media. Middle ear infection is the most common childhood illness treated by pediatricians. It usually develops a few days after…Continue Reading
Earache – Swimmers Ear – Ear Infection – The Simple Facts And The Cures
January 2nd, 2010 Admin What is Earache – Swimmers Ear – Ear Infection: Otitis externa (also called swimmer’s ear or ear ache) is an inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal.
What causes Earache – Swimmers Ear – Ear Infection: Earache and ear infections are common, especially among teenagers and young adults. Swimming in polluted water is one way to contract…Continue Reading
Eye on Your Dog’s Health: Ear Infections
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Ear infections not only cause dogs pain and irritation, they can cause permanent damage and hearing loss if left untreated. Ear infections are very common in dogs, and are probably among the most frequent conditions treated by your veterinarian. Because dog ear infections do not go away without treatment and neglecting to treat one can lead the condition to worsen,…Continue Reading
Home Remedies for Ear Infections, Treatment
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Ear infection can inflict one or both the ears. They are especially common in children unto age eight. And they are the most common cause of earache. The discomfort maybe mild with a dull-ache or searing intense pain in front of, above or behind the ears. Sometimes there is temporary hearing loss
Mix lobelia and garlic oil or olive oil, place…Continue Reading
Home Remedies for Ear Infections – Easy Home Based Cure
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Ear infections can be painful and irritating. If left untreated, they can lead to permanent deafness. While there are several home remedies for ear infections, it is best to consult with a doctor if the infection does not go away within two to three days.
Put some mineral oil (oil derived from a mineral source, such as petroleum, because it is…Continue Reading
Home Remedies for Ear Infections
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Dealing with an earache can be very painful, especially when it affects a baby or small child. An earache typically begins when the tube which runs from the back of the throat to the eardrum becomes congested. Therefore, the eardrum cannot regulate pressure or fluids to the ear. Mucus or pus builds up behind the eardrum, which in turn causes…Continue Reading
Swimmer’s Ear – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal. Men and women of all ages are affected equally, but children and teenagers most frequently develop this type of ear infection. It can be associated with a middle ear infection (otitis media) if the eardrum ruptures. Swimmer’s ear is also known as Otitis externa. Swimming in polluted water is one way…Continue Reading
