Sinus Infection Ear
The sinuses are holes in the skull between the facial bones. There are four large sinuses: two inside the cheekbones (the maxillary sinuses) and two above the eyes (the frontal sinuses).
There are also smaller sinuses (ethmoidal and sphenoidal sinuses) located between the larger ones. The sinuses are...
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot in the cavernous sinus. The cavernous sinus is a cavity at the base of the brain that contains a vein,... Read more »
Ear infection: acute
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Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the... Read more »
Ear Infections: Risk Factors
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Acute ear infections account for 15 - 30 million visits to the doctor each year in the U.S. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason why an... Read more »
Ear Infections: Treatment
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Many of the treatments for ear infections, particularly antibiotic use and surgical procedures, are often unnecessary in many children. Between 80 -... Read more »
Ear Infections: Surgery
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SurgeryTympanostomy (with Myringotomy)A tympanostomy involves the insertion of tubes to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear. The procedure... Read more »
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