Question 1

can in-ear monitors (earbuds) cause ear infections?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it could be a predisposed factor for external otitis if you can't keep it clean. Good luck.

Question 2

can wearing earbuds/earphones cause an ear infection? i feel ringing in my ear and ear pain. i wear earbuds/earphones a lot when i watch things online?

Accepted Answer

: I wouldn't think so. Earbuds may create a moist environment inside the canal (it can't evaporate sweat) that allows some canal germs to thrive. This would affect the canal, not the middle ear where the typical ear infections occur.  Canal irritation, maybe.

Question 3

what's to be expected? might using earbuds cause cancer or some ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Deafness: Damage to hearing is more likely from using headphones and related devices. Infection may occur if the device causes irritation to the lining of the ear canal. Cancer is not likely.

Question 4

can ear infection cause pain on head?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ear infections can cause headaches, but they can also produce other complications. It is always best to check with your doctor.

Question 5

what are the causes of an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Viruses can invade the ear nerve, impaining hearing; viruses or bacteria can inhabit the normally sterile middle ear space& mucous= otitis media;germs can invade the ear drum= myringitis/ lots of pain; skin bacteria & fungus can invade an over-hydrated outer canal & cause swimmers ear. Each affliction may be considered an ear infection & each is handled differently.

Question 6

what could cause a severe ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Ear aches: Common causes of ear aches are wax, ext otitis, middle ear infections, serous otitis media, mastoiditis etc. Ear infections are due either to bacterial or fungal, rarely viral ( herpes zoster).

Question 7

what can cause an ear infection usually?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear infxn: It is typically caused by blockage of the eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to the nose, trapping fluid and germs in the middle ear which start to get infected. Many times they are caused by viruses, occasionally bacteria, and rarely fungus.

Question 8

can wind really cause or worsen an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Wind & ear infection: Wind will not cause or worsen an ear infection. But exposure to cold wind can make your ear pain worse when you have an ear infection.

Question 9

can having an ear infection cause me to lose my balance?

Accepted Answer

Possible: I often see that in kids with ear infections.

Question 10

could ear infection cause vomitting?

Accepted Answer

MIddle Ear: Yes. The 'balance" nerve runs though the middle of the ear and any ear infection can trigger dizziness, nausea and related symptoms.

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