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Frequent ear infections
Frequent ear infections is a clinical finding in which a person often gets infections in the middle ear. This is more common in childhood.
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A 30-year old asked:
What could cause frequent ear infections?
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Help! what can be causing frequent ear infections?
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A 37-year old asked:
Please tell me can frequent ear infections be hereditary?
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What are the causes of frequent ear infections in a child?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Frequent ear infections?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Frequent ear infections get more painful as i grow older, aren't they supposed to get better?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the most likely causes of frequent ear infection in infants?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I am experiencing frequent ear infections and sinus pain.
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A 40-year old asked:
My 9 month old girl gets frequent ear infections, what do I do to prevent them from coming?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I am experiencing frequent ear infections, fever (better by: rest) (worsened by: exercise or physical activity) (severity: moderate) and chills. ...
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can a hole in the ear drum cause frequent ear infections? Ear was fine till ruptured and had 4-5 infections in 6mnths in same ear as hole
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have been getting frequent ear infections due to sinus problems. What's the best way to prevent these if your tubes don't drain right?
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A female asked:
My daughter has has frequent ear infections in the past but hasn't had any in the last few months. Our GP and an ENT recommended inserting grommets. Since she hasn't had an ear infection over the last few months, is this still necessary?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I had tubes put in my ears when I was 4 due to frequent ear infections. Issue was fixed after that. When I was 14 I got an ear infection and the doctor said my right tube was still in. He took it out and soon after I felt a pressure imbalance. Now my ear
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A 21-year old female asked:
I am experiencing ear pressure, hearing loss (side: one side only) and frequent ear infections. The following also describe me: Hearing difficulties and Irritability. What should I do?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I was told many years ago by a ENT that the hammer in my ear sticks. Yesterday my Dr. diagnosed me with a middle ear infection. Now I wonder, can a sticking hammer cause frequent ear infections?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have swollen lymph node behind my Ear. I'm using minoxidil and I get frequent ear infections. But last time I checked it, there was another lump. It was very tiny. I'm male and I am 19. Is it normal and what should I do? From what it can be caused?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Good day, my 3.5 YO daughter had suffered from frequent ear infection, with fluids remaining inside her ears, her ENT Dr. suggested to place tubes inside her ear and to remove her tonsils' and the adenoids saying she have a kissing tonsils that was diagno
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A 32-year old female asked:
My 7 month old jeeps getting frequent ear infections and is always in antibiotics he is teething but still not cut a tooth but very soon is this norm?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What could these symptoms mean? I am a 21yo F with frequent sinus/ear infections, pallor, weakness, fatigue, and extremely large and easy bruising.
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A 46-year old asked:
Frequent blocked ears and ear infections. What is wrong with me?
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A 33-year old female asked:
21mo boy w/ear tubes. Frequent infections. Bad infection now. 10 days omnicef&ciprodex didn't help.Rocephin (ceftriaxone) shots now. When should I see improvement?
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A 60-year old female asked:
I have lower back pain, swollen legs and feet, frequent urination and severe ear infection?
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A 32-year old female asked about a male:
What are the symptoms of nasal allergy in a 8 month old baby my bub keeps getting frequent throat and ear infections antibiotics is not helping him?
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A member asked:
If the inside of my babys ear looks swollen and red, does she have an ear infection?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What are the signs of swimmers ear infection or Ottis media and does the ear infection make you feel tired ?
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A 26-year old male asked:
19 days inflamed ear & got fluids and ear infection 31 oct its been 1month 11 days in total . 4 weeks fluids & ear infection. Will tinnitus go away?
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A 58-year old female asked:
Ive been having vertigo mainly at night & in the morning. Will this resolve in its own? Could I have an inner ear infection. I am 58, in good shape and healthy otherwise?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I had an ear infection 3 weeks ago and went to the doc but was told itll heal on its own. Its been three weeks and I still cant hear properly. Im worried it is permanent if left untreated. Should I go back to the doc or leave it?
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A 21-year old female asked:
My left ear has been feeling full/congested since i first had covid symptoms. now that ive recovered, it still feels the same. my left one too but my right one is much worse. is this an infection or normal congestion? theres no pain?
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