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Ear Problems: Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? Decision Point You may want to have a say in …
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… Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) On this page: What is swimmer's ear? Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an inflammation or … Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Ear anatomy Inserting eardrops safely … …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview Overview … for treating repeat ear infections. If your child has fluid buildup without infection, you may try watchful …
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Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools … (otitis media)? An ear infection is an infection of the middle ear , the area behind the eardrum. This infection is … cold can cause this tube to swell, blocking it and trapping fluid inside your ear. This makes it a perfect place for …
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Ear Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … can find problems in the ear canal, eardrum, and middle ear. These problems may include infection , too much … see if there is a problem with the eustachian tube or fluid behind the eardrum ( otitis media with effusion ). A …
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… Pleural Effusion On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … effusion (say "PLER-uhl eh-FYOO-zhun") is the buildup of fluid in the pleural space. This is the space between the … cancer, inflammation of the tissues around the lungs, and heart failure. What are the symptoms? A minor pleural …
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Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview … wiggle your earlobe. This is different from the pain of a middle ear infection ( acute otitis media ). You may be able … a problem with the ear canal? This includes problems like fluid in the ear after swimming. Yes Ear canal problem No …
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Ear Tube Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How Its Done … tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A specialist ( … with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . Allow fluid to flow out of the middle ear
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… Upper and Middle Back Pain On this page: Health Tools … such as gallbladder disease, cancer, or an infection. Learn more Chronic Myofascial Pain Osteoarthritis Scoliosis … to Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately if: Back pain occurs with chest pain or other …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Overview Objects (foreign bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage the ear canal or pierce the eardrum. Problems with objects in …