Otitis Media

Ear infections are common in kids, but it can be jarring when you suddenly develop one as an adult. After all, they can be really uncomfortable, and it's probably been a minute since you've had one. But while ear infections are lumped into one group, there are actually different areas of your ear that can get infected and even a variety of causes that could be behind your earache. If you happen to develop an ear infection, don't panic—there are a few things you can do to get relief. First, what is an ear infection? At a very basic level, an ear infection is an infection in some part of your ear. A middle ear infection is an infection of your middle ear (the air-filled space behind your eardrum), while an infection of your outer ear canal is usually called swimmer's ear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What causes ear infections? It depends. An ear infection can be caused by bacteria or a virus. If you have a bacterial ear infection, i...

This article was originally published here Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 Nov 2:34894211051810. doi: 10.1177/00034894211051810. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: As telemedicine has become increasingly utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic, portable otoendoscopy offers a method to perform an ear examination at home. The objective of this pilot study was to assess the quality of otoendoscopic images obtained by non-medical individuals and to determine the effect of a simple training protocol on image quality. METHODS: Non-medical participants were recruited and asked to capture images of the tympanic membrane before and after completion of a training module, as well as complete a survey about their experience using the otoendoscope. Images were de-identified, randomized, and evaluated by 6 otolaryngologists who were blinded as to whether training had been performed prior to the image capture. Images were rated using a 5-point Likert scale. RESULTS: Completion...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged? 4 Common Causes & Treatments - Health Topics, Physical Rehabilitation    Hackensack Meridian Health

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Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. Apply this medication to the affected skin, usually twice a day or as directed by your doctor. If you are using the spray form, shake the bottle well before applying. Dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated. Do not apply this more often than prescribed. Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects may be increased. Apply enough medication to cover the affected area and some of the surrounding skin. After applying this medication, wash your hands. Do not wrap, cover or bandage the area unless directed to do so by your doctor. Do not apply this medication in the eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same times each day. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after starting miconazole. Stopping the medi...

Introduction Human toxocariasis, first described in 1952 by Beaver et al, 1 is currently considered an important zoonosis and the main cause of visceral larva migrans (VLM) and other syndromes, such as ocular larva migrans (OLM), covert toxocariasis (CT), and neurological toxocariasis. 2–5 Signs and symptoms of the main clinical types of human toxocariasis are 6–8 Visceral Larva Migrans – fever, pallor, malaise, irritability, weight loss, cutaneous rash, hepatomegaly, respiratory and nervous disturbs, myocarditis, hypergammaglobulinemia, leukocytosis and eosinophilia, elevated anti-A and anti-B isohemagglutinins; Ocular Larva Migrans – visual loss, strabismus, retinal granuloma and detachment, endophthalmitis, chorioretinitis, uveitis; Covert Toxocariasis – coughing, abdominal pain, headache, sleep and behavioral disturbances. An analysis of the published toxocariasis research from 1932 to 2015 showed that researchers from the United States of America and Japan were responsible...

Image: Shutterstock Fungal skin diseases are brought about by various sorts of fungi and are the main reasons behind an irritated skin. Fungi attack and develop in dead keratin, a protein that makes up your skin, hair and nails. The various sorts of fungal diseases are caused by various groups of fungi. Some common fungal skin infections include ringworm, intertrigo, nail infections, Athlete's foot, etc. Dermatologist Dr Jagatjit Singh Kohli  tells us more about this ailment, and the risks involved, as well as preventive measures. Fungal rashes can at times be mistaken for other skin conditions, for example, psoriasis and eczema. Fungal skin diseases can bring about a number of skin rashes; some of them being red, textured and itchy. The organism can influence only one region or a few zones of your body. In the event that you get a ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Neisseria meningitidis-induced discitis at L5-S1 mimicking lumbar disc herniation    The Lancet

COVID-19 has added urgency to symptoms that many people are experiencing at this time of year, including fatigue, a sore throat and a runny nose. The problem with COVID-19 is that if someone is infected, the virus easily spreads to others. With nearly 22,000 known deaths in Arizona caused by COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic as of Friday, it's important for anyone who is infected to stay away from other people while infectious. So, how is one supposed to know if it's COVID-19, a cold, allergies, the flu or something else? There are some differences to look for. A fever, for example, is rarely found when someone has a cold, and is not a symptom of allergies. But it could be a sign of the flu or COVID-19.  "There are lots of things that can present like COVID, like flu or like a cold. There's a lot of similarities between them," said Dr. Devin Minior, an emergency physician and physician executive for Banner Urgent Care. ...