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Follow the links below to find information about ear diseases, including middle ear infections in children, meniere's disease and hearing impairments.
Reviewed March 2009
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Hearing Impairments
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Meniere's Disease
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Links to information on Meniere´s Disease, including background information, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Middle Ear Infections in Childhood
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Links to resources which cover the symptoms, causes and management of middle ear infections.
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Swimmer's ear - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Infection of the lining to the ear canal is a condition known as otitis externa or 'swimmer's ear'. Find out the symptoms, causes and treatment of swimmer's ear.
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Oct 2009
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Adenoids
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Better Health Channel
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The adenoids are lymph nodes located in the throat behind the nose. Infections commonly cause swollen or blocked adenoids. Symptoms include a blocked nose, snoring, sore throat and yellow or green mucus in the nose. Adenoid infections in children can lead to middle ear infections and glue ear. Sinusitis is another complication.
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Jun 2009
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Swimmer's ear
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Earwax protects the very thin sensitive skin lining the ear canal from stuff that can get into it, especially water.
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Jun 2009
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Neurofibromatosis
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Better Health Channel
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Neurofibromatosis describes two separate genetic conditions. NF1, or von Recklinghausen's disease, is the most common. NF2 is less common. The two types are caused by changes (mutations) in different genes, which may be inherited or may have occurred at conception. Signs and symptoms vary widely but may include neurofibromas or lumps anywhere on the body, learning difficulties, scoliosis and hearing loss.
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Apr 2009
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Painful or irritated ear
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Earache is common in children and can be very distressing. In most cases, earache is caused by an infection spreading from the back of the throat to the ear.
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Mar 2009
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Interventions for acute auricular haematoma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Acute auricular haematoma is a condition where a collection of blood forms in the pinna, often following blunt trauma. If untreated it will result in the 'cauliflower ear' or 'wrestler's ear' deformity. The review found no trials of good quality to demo...
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Nov 2008
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Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjuvant treatment for malignant otitis externa
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Malignant otitis externa is an uncommon, although potentially fatal, infection of the external ear canal including the surrounding soft tissue and bone. It is mainly found in the elderly or diabetics. Treatments include antibiotics, stringent diabetes c...
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Oct 2008
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Otitis externa (swimmer's ear)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Otitis externa, which is commonly known as swimmer's ear, is an infection of the skin lining the ear canal, the tube which carries sound from outside of the ear to the middle ear.
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Aug 2008
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Ear drops for the removal of ear wax
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Impacted ear wax is one of the most common reasons that people visit their general practitioners (family doctors) with ear problems, as it can cause reduced hearing, discomfort, and sometimes pain and dizziness. Ear drops (either oil- or water-based) ar...
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Apr 2008
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Ear problems - otosclerosis
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Better Health Channel
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Otosclerosis is a form of bone overgrowth in the middle ear that causes progressive hearing loss. Other symptom may include tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and dizziness. Treatment options include surgery and hearing aids.
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Mar 2008
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Acoustic neuroma
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Better Health Channel
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An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumour that grows in the canal connecting the brain to the inner ear. Symptoms may include difficulties with hearing and balance. Treatment options include monitoring, surgery and radiation therapy.
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Mar 2008
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Ears explained
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Better Health Channel
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The ear is an organ of hearing and balance. The ear has three main parts: the outer, middle and inner. Common ear problems include ear infection, tinnitus, vertigo, wax build-up and temporary or permanent deafness.
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Jan 2008
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Ear wax
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Better Health Channel
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Ear wax is called cerumen, and is the ear canal's way of cleaning itself. Sometimes, the wax builds up (wax plug) and causes symptoms, including mild deafness and a sensation of fullness inside the ear. This condition is harmless and easily treated.
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Nov 2007
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Swimmer's ear
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Better Health Channel
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Swimmer's ear is an infection or inflammation of the canal between the eardrum and the outer ear. Another name for swimmer's ear is otitis externa. Causes include water in the ear canal, mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning, and chemical irritation from hair treatment products. Malignant otitis externa is the spread of infection to the bones of the ear canal and lower part of the skull and requires immediate medical treatment.
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Nov 2007
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Eardrum perforation - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Eardrum perforation is not uncommon, and can be caused by infection, a blow to the ear, injury from an object being inserted in the ear, and exposure to a sudden loud noise.
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Oct 2004
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Ear problems: treatment - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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A number of different pharmacy medicines are available to help soften earwax, as well as to treat ear problems such as swimmer's ear and otitis media.
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Jul 2001
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