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Ruptured Ear Drum : Risk Factors

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Acoustic trauma
Acoustic trauma is injury to the hearing mechanisms in the inner ear due to very loud noise.Acoustic trauma is a common cause of sensory hearing loss. Damage to the hearing mechanisms within the inner ear may be caused by:.The health care provider...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 10, 2008
Ear Infection
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum(tympanic membrane). It is characterized by pain, dizziness, and partial loss of hearing.A little knowledge of the basic anatomy of the middle ear will be helpful f...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Otitis Media
Detailed information on otitis media, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
Detailed information on otitis media, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
Detailed information on otitis media, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Otitis Media
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, behind the eardrum(tympanic membrane).A little knowledge of the basic anatomy of the middle ear will be helpful for understanding the development of otitis media. The external ear canal is that...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Otitis Media
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, which is located behind the eardrum. There are two main types of otitis media.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Ear barotrauma
Ear barotrauma is discomfort and possible damage in the ear due to pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum.Barotitis media; Barotrauma; Ear popping; Pressure-related ear pain; Eustachian tube dysfunction.The air pressure...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 10, 2008
Foreign Objects
Identification and Topographic Localization of Metallic Foreign Bodies by Metal Detector." Journal of Pediatric Surgery 39(August 2004): 1245–48.Reilly, B.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Foreign Object in the Ear or Nose
Children may put objects into their nose and ears as part of their exploration of the world. Unfortunately, these items can injure fragile tissue and may be hard to remove. A foreign object in the nose can cause infection and affect breathing. An object in the ear may puncture the eardrum or lead to hearing loss.
Source:StayWell
Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway
Detailed information on foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and airway Foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and breathing tract (airway) sometimes occur in children. Foreign bodies refer to any object that is placed in the ear, nose, or mouth that is not meant to be there and could cause harm without immediate medical attention.
Source:StayWell
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