Otitis Media

Toddlers can develop a rash as a result of a viral infection. The exact type of rash depends on the underlying cause. Below, we look at a few common viral rashes that occur in toddlers. Roseola Roseola, or sixth disease, is a viral infection resulting from human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6). This condition is most common in infants and toddlers under 2 years of age. Roseola causes a high fever of about 104°F (40°C) for 3–5 days. Once the fever drops, a distinctive rash appears on the torso. The rash contains raised bumps that may feel itchy or painful, and it may spread to the arms, neck, or face. Other symptoms of roseola include : Treatment There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for roseola. People can prevent the spread of roseola and HHV-6-related disease by: avoiding contact with people who have an HHV-6 infection keeping their child home when sick washing the hands thoroughly after interacting with a person who is sick washing bedding, clothing, and other items that the ...

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

Question Why is swimmer's ear so common in the summer months, and how should it be managed in primary care? Response from Judith S. Lynch, MS, MA, APRN-BC Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale School of Nursing, Milford, Connecticut; Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Naugatuck Valley ENT Associates, Waterbury, Connecticut Swimmer's Ear -- Acute Otitis Externa Swimmer's ear, or acute otitis externa (AOE), is an inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal that may or may not include the auricle. [1] It is a common health problem that is seen more frequently in hot weather, particularly in emergency departments during summer vacations. AOE affects swimmers (hence the name) because their ears are frequently exposed to water. This creates a warm and moist environment, allowing microorganis...

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Verrica") (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledged that Verrica's resubmitted New Drug Application (NDA) for VP-102 for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (molluscum) was complete and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of May 24, 2022. "We are pleased that the FDA has accepted our NDA resubmission for VP-102," said Ted White, Verrica's President and Chief Executive Officer. "While we recognize the demands of the Agency's current workload, we intend to work with the FDA toward approval as quickly as possible based on the limited changes in our resubmission. We continue to be encouraged by the overwhelming demand from both caregivers and the medical community for an FDA-approved tr...

The eustachian tubes are small tubes that run from the back of the upper throat to the middle ear. They are tasked with pressure regulation and fluid drainage from the ear. They are typically closed, but open during certain activities, such as chewing, swallowing, or yawning. If the tubes become clogged when they open, it can lead to eustachian tube pain. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Causes The most common cause of eustachian tube pain is eustachian tube dysfunction. However, other conditions can also cause the pain, such as sinusitis, ear infections, and temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Eustachian tube dysfunction is a condition that develops because of issues with pressure regulation in the ear. Pressure changes can occur when your ears become clogged with fluid or mucus. The condition is common in children, affecting close to 40% of them. In adults, eustachian tube dysfunction occurs in roughly...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Intranasal surfactant does not improve outcomes for children with acute otitis media    2 Minute Medicine

Here's what you can do at home to help relieve your child's ear infection symptoms In most cases, ear infections clear up without any treatment within a few days. Here's what you can do at home to help relieve your child's symptoms: Give them an over-the-counter pain reliever: Help your child rest by arranging quiet play. Ice packs (wrapped in a cloth or towel) or warm compresses, placed on the outer ear, can help relieve ear pain. Keep it in place for about 20 minutes and repeat this every few hours throughout the day. You can alternate between hot and cold, since some children get relief with heat and others with ice. Keep your child upright when they're not sleeping. Lying down can increase pressure in the ear and thus worsen pain. Keep your child hydrated w...

The first thing to know about how to how to clean your ears is what not to do: please don't stick a Q-Tip back there . Take it from someone who punctured an eardrum chasing down errant wax: Don't do it. Cotton swabs need to stay out of your ear canal no matter how tempting it can be to shove inside. Unless you want to wear earplugs while you shower for the next 6 months, only to battle infection, tinnitus, and leakage while it heals… do not do it. The second thing to know is that, for most people, the ear is entirely self-sufficient if left alone. Artificial cleaning methods like swabs, irrigators and "ear candling" (look it up, it's super weird) only push earwax further into the canal, potentially blocking it and hindering your hearing. So if you'd just let things be, that'd really be best. But there are safer ways to keep things clean—though a quick visit to an ENT might be necessary for certain kinds of issues.  And, of course, it's importa...

Meningitis is swelling of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It is usually infectious and can spread from person to person. A bacterial or viral infection can cause meningitis and become infectious. However, other causes of the disease include injuries or cancer. Some forms of meningitis spread through tiny, infected droplets when people with the disease cough, sneeze, or come into close contact with others. About 1 in 10 people carry the meningitis bacteria in their body without experiencing any symptoms. These people may pass on the disease without knowing it. Individuals can prevent the spread of viral and bacterial meningitis by taking certain steps, such as getting vaccinated and regularly washing their hands. This article looks at the different types of meningitis and how they can spread. Viral meningitis is the most common form of meningitis but is typically mild. However, any form of meningitis can quickly turn serious and always requires an e...

Ringing in ears is typically tinnitus, which causes you to hear buzzing sounds that aren't there. It can be caused by taking certain medications, a blockage in your ear, or a sinus infection.  But it can also be a sign of a serious issue like hearing loss or a traumatic brain injury. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.   If you hear ringing in your ears, chances are that it's tinnitus. Tinnitus is when you perceive a sound, typically a ringing or buzzing, in your ears when there's no source for the sound nearby. You basically hear sounds that aren't actually there. Sometimes tinnitus is a temporary symptom from an obstruction in your ear and will go away after you remove the obstruction. But, in ot...

Recently, All About Feed hosted a webinar in cooperation with Novus and Agrana. If you have missed it or would like to see it again, the webinar on the 'hot topic' of antibiotic reduction can now be viewed on-demand. Check it out! VIEW ANTIBIOTIC REDUCTION WEBINAR ON-DEMAND HERE Livestock disease management and the use of antibiotics has come under the spotlight over the last few years. The pressure is on to reduce antibiotics in livestock production and in doing so, it has a direct impact on human health. But, how do we keep animals healthy while reducing the use of antibiotics? Are there alternative solutions? What improvements can be made to address this pressing issue? These are key questions. We look at some of these issues during this webinar. The event explored the challenges around antibiotic reduction in pigs, dairy cows as well as poultry and also explored opportunities to move away from antibiotic use in the livestock sector. Speakers and presentations on antibiotic...

Imagining tiny creatures infiltrating human brains is creepy enough. But Marion Vittecoq knows she has been invaded. Her inner companions may be just hanging out — or they may be subtly changing her personality, manipulating her behavior or altering her risk of disease. Yet she doesn't sound particularly upset. T. gondii parasites hunkered down in a brain cyst (shown in a mouse) can keep an infection alive. " data-medium-file="https://www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/17024.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/17024.jpg" loading="lazy" width="300" height="216" src="https://www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/17024.jpg" class="wp-image-14572 attachment-medium caption" alt> T. gondii parasites hunkered down in a brain cyst (shown in a mouse) can keep an infection alive. Jitender P. Dubey, CDC Before retreating into cysts, ...