what are middle ear infections?

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What are symptoms of a middle ear infection?

Answer 1

Fluid or pus: ... In the middle ear. The middle ear is the space behind the eardrum seen when looking in the ear canal. They are very common in young children but less common after 4 or 5 years of age. They usually respond to antibiotics but the middle ear fliud may take several weeks to resolve even after the infection is treated. Ear tubes are placed for chronic infections that don't clear up.

Answer 2

Infection: An infection of the middle ear. That is, behind the ear drum.

Answer 3

Canal/middle/nerve: Middle ear infections affect the cave like enclosure located behind the ear drum & includes an air gap, the ear bones, walls & a drain to the throat (eustachian tube= et). The walls create mucous that should drain into the et. If the et is blocked during a cold or allergies, the mucous can build up & stray throat germs get in & feast on the mucous causing infection.

Answer 4

Pressure on wound: Put a small bandaid on it and if is still bleeding in the morning then see your doctor.If it is bleeding a lot then go to the er to get it to stop.Cover it with pressure and keep pressure for at least 20 minutes then keep bandaid and slowly remove it gently more pressure should get the bleeding to stop. It will heal but get it checked.

Answer 5

Insect bites: It could be any insect bite. See the doctor if it does not clear up in few days. If it is itchy you can try Hydrocortisone cream and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth.

Answer 6

Trauma or Allergies: It could be an allergic reaction or signs of trauma (small bruises.) see your md to be safe.

Answer 7

Probably not: Cirrhosis is not usually associated with hair loss.Any time there is a rapid reduction in weight or any kind of illness then we can see hair loss increase for several months. This type of hair loss comes back so not to worry. Good luck on your weight loss.

Answer 8

Hair Loss: Hair loss associated with weight loss is most likely due to a nutritional deficiency. It is highly unlikely that it is related to your liver.

Answer 9

Ear Infection: Not very, unless there are other symptoms like cough or runny nose.

Answer 10

Not contagious: Acute otitis media often follows upper respiratory infection (uri). The precipitating viral illness such as URI is contagious.

Answer 11

Not very: Middle ear infections are not contageous. The infected person may be having a viral upper respiratory infection like a cold that can be spread.

Answer 12

Yes: If you are congested, it should be fine to take in moderation. Use nasal saline rinses and please see your physician.

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