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For adults, swimmer's ear is the second most common cause of ear pain after TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) syndrome. With a few simple preventive measures it can be kept in check,...
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Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prognosis Uncomplicated cases of swimmer's ear should go away within five days with appropriate treatment. Muffled hearing should return to normal as... Read more »
Malignant otitis externa
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Malignant otitis externa is a disorder involving inflammation and damage of the bones and cartilage at the base of the skull. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Otitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Otitis is a general term for infection or inflammation of the ear.Alternative NamesEar infection; Infection - earCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Otitis Media
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear (the cavity between the eardrum and the inner ear).The eustachian tubes equalize the pressure... Read more »
Middle-Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
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The most common symptoms of a middle-ear infection are pain or decreased hearing. Inside the middle ear, three tiny bones (ossicles) normally send... Read more »
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