• With fluid in the middle ear, the eardrum is more rigid and doesn't move back and forth. (webmd.com)
  • The ear canal of the outer ear is separated from the air-filled tympanic cavity of the middle ear by the eardrum. (wikipedia.org)
  • The outer ear is the external portion of the ear and includes the fleshy visible pinna (also called the auricle), the ear canal, and the outer layer of the eardrum (also called the tympanic membrane). (wikipedia.org)
  • The ear canal ends at the external surface of the eardrum. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ossicles are three small bones that function together to receive, amplify, and transmit the sound from the eardrum to the inner ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • The opening to the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum) lets air flow in and out. (kidshealth.org)
  • This keeps air pressure even between the middle ear and the outside, and helps to drain fluid that builds up behind the eardrum. (kidshealth.org)
  • Ear tubes usually fall out on their own, pushed out as the eardrum heals. (kidshealth.org)
  • The surgeon will make a small hole in each eardrum and remove fluid from the middle ear using suction. (kidshealth.org)
  • Because the surgeon can reach the eardrum through the ear canal, there are no visible cuts or stitches. (kidshealth.org)
  • The ear canal is a tube that goes from the opening of the ear to the eardrum. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • But swimmer's ear happens when bacteria grow in the ear canal, which is a passageway to the eardrum . (kidshealth.org)
  • The middle ear is a small space behind your eardrum. (webmd.com)
  • If a doctor looks at your child's eardrum and sees that it's red and bulging, they'll diagnose them with an ear infection. (webmd.com)
  • That's because they don't fight off viruses and bacteria as well, and their little ears aren't good at draining fluids yet. (webmd.com)
  • Bacteria or viruses can enter the middle ear and fill it with fluid or pus. (kidshealth.org)
  • The micro-ear might mean it is possible to use wild bacteria and many of them to get a much better understanding of what they do. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Wired Staff, Wired , 31 Oct. 2020 But really, dirty glasses can also negatively impact your health: Bacteria can grow on nose pads and ear clips of eyeglasses, leading to staph infections and other skin issues, according to a 2018 study. (merriam-webster.com)
  • The antibiotic will kill the bacteria that are causing the ear infection. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • To do that, the doctor will probably prescribe ear drops that contain an antibiotic to kill the bacteria. (kidshealth.org)
  • Viruses cause most ear infections, although sometimes bacteria are the culprit. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Busy day-care centers can also increase the risk of children developing ear infections, as they come into more contact with viruses and bacteria. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Bacteria can cause an ear infection, but usually these germs come after a virus or an allergic reaction . (webmd.com)
  • Bacteria can infect an already inflamed ear and cause other symptoms, like a fever . (webmd.com)
  • A shot called the conjugate pneumococcal vaccine can help protect your child against some of the most common bacteria that cause ear infections. (webmd.com)
  • Swimmer's ear leads to about 2.4 million doctor visits each year and is responsible for nearly $500 million dollars in annual health care costs, according to estimates released by CDC on Thursday. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to water-through swimming, bathing and other activities-and living in warm and humid climates increase the risk of developing swimmer's ear. (cdc.gov)
  • Germs found in pools and at other recreational water venues are one of the most common causes of swimmer's ear. (cdc.gov)
  • Most cases of swimmer's ear can be easily treated with prescription antimicrobial ear drops. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2007, 1 in 123 Americans went to the doctor for swimmer's ear. (cdc.gov)
  • Between 2003 and 2007, rates of doctor's visits for swimmer's ear were highest in children between the ages of 5 and 14 years. (cdc.gov)
  • People living in the South had the highest regional rate of swimmer's ear. (cdc.gov)
  • To estimate the costs associated with swimmer's ear, CDC scientists used a large proprietary database that contains health care claims for millions of people who have employer-provided health insurance, the Marketscan commercial claims database. (cdc.gov)
  • They identified outpatient cases of swimmer's ear and analyzed the total cost for each visit. (cdc.gov)
  • That average cost was multiplied by the 2.4 million cases to determine the overall cost estimate for swimmer's ear cases. (cdc.gov)
  • Most people think of swimmer's ear as a mild condition that quickly goes away, but this common infection is responsible for millions of illnesses and substantial medical costs each year," said Michael Beach, Ph.D., CDC's associate director for healthy water. (cdc.gov)
  • What is swimmer's ear? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Swimming in unclean water is a common cause of swimmer's ear. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Who is at risk for swimmer's ear? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • What are the symptoms of swimmer's ear? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The symptoms of swimmer's ear may look like other health problems. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • How is swimmer's ear diagnosed? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • How is swimmer's ear treated? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • With proper treatment from a healthcare provider, swimmer's ear often clears up in 7 to 10 days. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • What are the complications of swimmer's ear? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • What can I do to prevent swimmer's ear? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • But if you have swimmer's ear, and you stick your finger in your ear - YOW! (kidshealth.org)
  • How Does Swimmer's Ear Happen? (kidshealth.org)
  • Swimmer's ear - also called otitis externa (say: o-TY - tus ek-STUR-nuh) - is different from a regular ear infection. (kidshealth.org)
  • For instance, you don't usually get swimmer's ear from taking baths or showers. (kidshealth.org)
  • How Do I Know if I Have Swimmer's Ear? (kidshealth.org)
  • Swimmer's ear may start with some itching, but try not to scratch because this can make the infection worse. (kidshealth.org)
  • Ear pain is the most common sign of swimmer's ear. (kidshealth.org)
  • If a doctor thinks you have swimmer's ear, they will help you get rid of the infection. (kidshealth.org)
  • If you have a big problem with swimmer's ear or you're a kid who's always in the water, the doctor may suggest ways for you to protect yourself. (kidshealth.org)
  • Rushinga, Zimbabwe - To build the capacity of health care professionals to provide essential ear and hearing care services to communities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care conducted a four-day training from 25 -27 October 2023 in Rushinga District, Mashonaland Central Province. (who.int)
  • You can place a clean cotton ball in the opening of each ear to catch the drainage, but don't stick cotton swabs in the ears. (kidshealth.org)
  • The use of cotton swabs as an ear cleaner can smear wax and debris back into the ear. (shoprite.com)
  • All families chose to keep the kit at the end of the study, even if the child's hearing improved, often fearing glue ear may return. (medscape.com)
  • If your child's doctor prescribed pain medicine and/or ear drops to use after the surgery, give them as directed. (kidshealth.org)
  • A soft silicone mold is created to hold your child's ear in a better, more normal shape. (dukehealth.org)
  • Autologous refers to the use of your child's own cartilage to reconstruct the missing or severely deformed ear. (dukehealth.org)
  • Cartilage is taken from your child's ribs, then carved and shaped into the framework for a new ear. (dukehealth.org)
  • A t times, fluid can also build up in your child's middle ear without signs of infection. (webmd.com)
  • Often, a virus causes an ear infection, in which case antibiotics won't help. (webmd.com)
  • If an infection causes serious complications, fluid remains in the ear for a long time, or your child has ear infections that keep coming back, your doctor might want to do a procedure called a myringotomy . (webmd.com)
  • The ear may be affected by disease, including infection and traumatic damage. (wikipedia.org)
  • This will help to see if you also have an infection in your middle ear. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The sample is sent to a lab to find out what is causing the ear infection. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • of children with an ear infection will have a fever. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • 90% of children have at least 1 ear infection. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Ear infections are the most common bacterial infection of young children. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Reason: To stop the ear infection from flaring up again. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Let's find out more about this painful type of ear infection, which often affects swimmers. (kidshealth.org)
  • Usually, when people say a kid has an ear infection, they mean otitis media (say: ME-dee-uh), an infection of the middle ear. (kidshealth.org)
  • Sometimes, an ear infection can come back again and again. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • We also discuss the ways to treat and prevent a chronic ear infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common type of ear infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It develops after an original ear infection has resolved, but fluid remains trapped in the middle ear. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Another form of chronic ear infection is called chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A person's symptoms will differ depending on the type of ear infection they have. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Someone with a chronic ear infection does not usually have any visible symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Chronic ear infections develop from a long-lasting or recurrent acute ear infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Preventing acute ear infections can help prevent chronic ear infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Anyone who still has an ear infection after several days should seek medical attention to find out the type of ear infection they have. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • About half of kids get at least one ear infection, also known as acute otitis media , before their second birthday. (webmd.com)
  • What Causes an Ear Infection? (webmd.com)
  • The most common trigger of an ear infection in kids is an upper respiratory infection , like a cold or the flu . (webmd.com)
  • Some kids only get an ear infection once, or once in awhile. (webmd.com)
  • If so, it's called acute ear infection (or acute otitis media) . (webmd.com)
  • About half the time, an ear infection goes away on its own. (webmd.com)
  • Is there anything that's worse than having a child who might be suffering from an ear infection? (popsci.com)
  • While the Oto Home can't itself tell you whether or not someone is suffering from an ear infection, its companion app lets you take a video of the ear and send it to a medical professional, who can then hopefully diagnose the condition-and potentially even prescribe treatment. (popsci.com)
  • Vogue , 18 Oct. 2019 The over- ear clip makes them stable and comfortable, and the W1 chip makes pairing a breeze. (merriam-webster.com)
  • In mammals, the anatomy of the inner ear consists of the bony labyrinth, a system of passages making up the following 2 main functional parts: (1) the cochlea, which is dedicated to hearing, and (2) the vestibular system, which is dedicated to balance. (medscape.com)
  • The inner ear is innervated by the eighth cranial nerve in all vertebrates. (medscape.com)
  • Inner ear, coronal section. (medscape.com)
  • The superficial contours of the inner ear are established by a layer of dense bone known as the bony labyrinth, which refers to the network of canals. (medscape.com)
  • During week 4 of embryonic development, the human inner ear develops from the auditory placode, a thickening of the ectoderm that gives rise to the bipolar neurons of the cochlear and vestibular ganglions. (medscape.com)
  • Inner ear decompression sickness , (IEDCS) or audiovestibular decompression sickness is a medical condition of the inner ear caused by the formation of gas bubbles in the tissues or blood vessels of the inner ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • In mammals the ear is usually described as having three parts: the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • The human ear consists of three parts-the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • The inner ear contains the otolith organs-the utricle and saccule-and the semicircular canals belonging to the vestibular system, as well as the cochlea of the auditory system. (wikipedia.org)
  • The middle ear lies between the outer ear and the inner ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • The three ossicles transmit sound from the outer ear to the inner ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, abnormalities of the middle and inner ear, commonly associated with the more severe degrees of microtia, should be sought, and typically require advanced imaging (CT or MRI scan), surgery, or autopsy. (cdc.gov)
  • The ear is composed of 3 compartments: the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. (medscape.com)
  • Only Lipo-Flavonoid contains the exclusive Tisina complex, a proprietary blend of high potency ingredients, clinically shown to be important to functionality of the inner ear. (shoprite.com)
  • If skin irritation occurs from the ear seeds, or if swelling should occur, remove the ear seeds and contact your doctor if symptoms persist. (earseeds.com)
  • This article will discuss the possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ear eczema. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Ear eczema causes symptoms similar to those of eczema on other parts of the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The symptoms of ear eczema can also affect the area behind the ear. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Mastoiditis, which is an uncommon condition that causes AOM symptoms as well as redness or swelling behind the ear. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The symptoms may be present in one or both ears and may come and go. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Fluid build-up in the middle ear can become infected, which will cause pain and other symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Innovative use of bone conduction headphones, a microphone and the Hear Glue Ear app, sent through the post to patients, is a novel, new and effective approach to the management of glue ear and its resulting hearing loss, especially when families have reduced access to audiology or Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic,' the authors write. (medscape.com)
  • The middle ear contains the three small bones-the ossicles-involved in the transmission of sound, and is connected to the throat at the nasopharynx, via the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube. (wikipedia.org)
  • The middle ear also connects to the upper throat at the nasopharynx via the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube. (wikipedia.org)
  • An ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon will do the surgery, called a myringotomy (meer-in-GOT-uh-mee). (kidshealth.org)
  • The eustachian tube joins the middle ear to the back of the throat. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Acute ear infections happen when the eustachian tube, a tube that runs from the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes clogged. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This part of your ear is supposed to be vented by air that passes into your nose and throat and through a passage called the eustachian tube. (webmd.com)
  • An ear nose and throat specialist provided hands-on demonstrations of ear examinations using autoscopes and ear washout techniques. (who.int)
  • Apple has discretely updated its premium In-Ear Headphones, replacing the rubber 3.5 mm headphone plug casing with a hard plastic one, perhaps in an attempt to fix cord protectors that users complained came easily unfastened. (appleinsider.com)
  • Appleâ s In-Ear Headphones replaced the original, $39 upgrade model, which were largely considered to be a flop. (appleinsider.com)
  • And after the debut of the iPhone, the second-generation iPod touch, and fourth-generation iPod nano, the ability to record voice became a crucial component of any headphone upgrade, so the improved In-Ear Headphones filled that need. (appleinsider.com)
  • The premium upgrade features three different sizes of ear tips and a carrying case for the tips and headphones. (appleinsider.com)
  • Your provider will give you instructions on how to use ear drops. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Your health care provider may recommend drops to help dry your ears. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Use the drops as long as your doctor tells you to, even if your ear starts feeling better. (kidshealth.org)
  • For instance, your mom or dad can get some special drops to put in your ears after swimming to dry up the water in there. (kidshealth.org)
  • Add Auro DRI Ear Drying Drops, 1 fl oz to Favorites. (shoprite.com)
  • Add Similasan Earache Relief Ear Drops, 0.33 fl oz to Favorites. (shoprite.com)
  • Microtia/anotia is a congenital malformation of the ear in which the external ear (auricle) is underdeveloped and either abnormally shaped (microtia) or absent (anotia). (cdc.gov)
  • Birth defects in which a child is born with a partial ear (microtia) or complete absence of an ear (anotia). (dukehealth.org)
  • More complex treatment is required for small, deformed ears (microtia) and missing ears (anotia). (dukehealth.org)
  • Cauliflower ear can also present in the setting of nontraumatic inflammatory injury of auricular connective tissue such as in relapsing polychondritis (RP), a rare rheumatologic disorder in which recurrent episodes of inflammation result in destruction of cartilage of the ears and nose. (wikipedia.org)
  • The components of the ear involved in cauliflower ear are the outer skin, the perichondrium, and the cartilage. (wikipedia.org)
  • After sculpting the cartilage to the desired shape, the surgeon will apply sutures to anchor the ear until healing occurs to hold the ear in the desired position. (aafprs.org)
  • These are often called "cauliflower ears" and result from a buildup of blood, scar tissue, or cartilage. (dukehealth.org)
  • Your baby's ear cartilage will gently remodel over the next several months. (dukehealth.org)
  • Some children are born with extra tags of skin and cartilage attached to their ear or on their cheek in front of the ear. (dukehealth.org)
  • The auricle (visible part of ear) is composed mainly of cartilage covered by skin and consists of the helix, antihelix, lobule, tragus, and concha. (medscape.com)
  • This is called an ear drainage culture. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Swimming is fine as long as there is no drainage from the ear. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Anesthesia of the ear is useful for repair of lacerations, hematoma incision and drainage, and other painful procedures of the ear. (medscape.com)
  • Allergies, post-nasal drainage, sinus infections, common cold viruses, and problems with the tonsils can all prevent enough air from passing into the middle ear. (webmd.com)
  • People should consult with their health care provider if their ears are itchy, flaky, swollen or painful or have fluid draining from them. (cdc.gov)
  • As a result, the outer ear becomes permanently swollen and deformed, resembling a cauliflower, hence the name. (wikipedia.org)
  • If anything blocks air from getting through, the middle ear can become damp and warm - a perfect breeding ground for germs. (webmd.com)
  • It's called a tympanometer, and it uses sound and air pressure to check for fluid in the middle ear. (webmd.com)
  • The tube, which will usually fall out on its own in about 6 to 18 months, lets the fluid out and air flow through to keep the middle ear dry. (webmd.com)
  • Ear tube surgery can drain fluid from the middle ear, prevent future infections, and help the child hear properly again. (kidshealth.org)
  • You might see a small amount of fluid draining from the ears for a couple of days. (kidshealth.org)
  • As such, said Professor Padgett, the wobble can be measured and used to turn the wobbles in the fluid surrounding the subject into sound giving an ear to events on the tiniest of scales. (bbc.co.uk)
  • In addition, he said, the team use tiny etched dishes, like a Victorian ear trumpet, to help focus the movements in the fluid surrounding an object and make them easier to pick up. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Cauliflower ear is an irreversible condition that occurs when the external portion of the ear is hit and develops a blood clot or other collection of fluid under the perichondrium. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ear then drains cloudy fluid or pus. (seattlechildrens.org)
  • Blockage results in middle ear fluid (called viral otitis). (seattlechildrens.org)
  • The ER-9, ER-15, or ER-25 filters are embedded in custom ear molds for a natural sound plug with a perfect fit, and because the filters are interchangeable, you can choose from three different levels of sound reduction to get just the sound reduction you need to listen comfortably while still maintaining your peak performance. (askjan.org)
  • Minor ear deformities such as cup ear or lop ear may be reshaped with custom ear molds. (dukehealth.org)
  • The ear is a self cleaning organ through its relationship with earwax and the ear canals. (wikipedia.org)
  • A simple push-in motion is all it takes to get these ear plugs seated properly in your ear canals. (askjan.org)
  • The most common cause of cauliflower ear is blunt trauma to the ear leading to a hematoma which, if left untreated, eventually heals to give the distinct appearance of cauliflower ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • Perichondral hematoma and consequently cauliflower ear are diagnosed clinically. (wikipedia.org)
  • To assist with settling on the best form of treatment for cauliflower ear Yotsuyanagi et al. (wikipedia.org)
  • A specialty ear splint can also be made to keep the ear compressed, so that the damaged ear is unable to fill thus preventing cauliflower ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • Otitis media means inflammation of the middle ear . (webmd.com)
  • In this article, we look at the different types of ear infections and what makes them chronic. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • When younger children get these ear tubes, it's surgery. (webmd.com)
  • Ear tubes are tiny tubes made of metal or plastic. (kidshealth.org)
  • During ear tube surgery, a small hole is made in the eardrums and the tubes are inserted. (kidshealth.org)
  • Ear tubes are also called tympanostomy tubes, myringotomy tubes, ventilation tubes, or pressure equalization (PE) tubes. (kidshealth.org)
  • Ear tubes help prevent ear infections by allowing air into the middle ear. (kidshealth.org)
  • It's OK for your child to travel in airplanes after having ear tubes placed. (kidshealth.org)
  • The ear tubes will help even out air pressure inside and outside the ear. (kidshealth.org)
  • Ear tubes won't prevent all ear infections, but they can make them milder and happen less often. (kidshealth.org)
  • Children are more likely to be affected by ear infections because these tubes are shorter and narrower, so they become clogged more easily. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For many years, kids who had repeat ear infections and hearing loss were given "ear tubes. (webmd.com)
  • During a short surgery called a myringotomy, tiny tubes are put into the ear to keep the middle ear vented. (webmd.com)
  • Studies show that ear tubes aren't always needed. (webmd.com)
  • If your doctor suggests ear tubes for your child, you might want a second opinion. (webmd.com)
  • Long before ear tubes are discussed, many doctors prescribe antibiotics . (webmd.com)
  • Exclude microtia type I - small ear with normal components or with minor anomalies of individual structures is a minor anomaly, not to be included in public health surveillance. (cdc.gov)
  • The ear develops from the first pharyngeal pouch and six small swellings that develop in the early embryo called otic placodes, which are derived from ectoderm. (wikipedia.org)
  • A tube generally stays in the ear anywhere from 6 months to 18 months, depending on the type of tube used. (kidshealth.org)
  • Though the shape of the ear itself is indiscernible to visitors, disappearing at ground level and blending naturally with its surroundings, Kozak-iewicz believes that we find comfort in spaces that reflect our own contours, echoing the Vitruvian ideal of the human body as the measure for architecture. (metropolismag.com)
  • Delineating the position and shape of the ear might require threedimensional ultrasound. (cdc.gov)
  • It's an extra step that just might keep your ears in super shape all summer! (kidshealth.org)
  • People should speak with their doctor when they first notice ear eczema for proper diagnosis and treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • On the ears, it can commonly occur due to contact with earrings or cosmetics people use on the surrounding hair. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA external icon investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections linked to wood ear mushrooms (also commonly known as kikurage or dried fungus). (cdc.gov)
  • Wood ear mushrooms are also commonly referred to as kikurage, dried black fungus, dried fungus, or mu'er/mu er/mu-err. (cdc.gov)
  • Use ear plugs when you are swimming or showering. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • With these ear plugs in, you'll still be able to hear what's going on around you, including detailed music and voices. (askjan.org)
  • What makes Comply™ Foam Plugs different is that these are foam-tipped musician's ear plugs. (askjan.org)
  • Most ear plugs for music are made of silicone and have a multi-flange fitting system. (askjan.org)
  • Perfect-Fit™ CMP Model Custom Musician Ear Plugs, featuring acoustic filters from Etymotic Research are one of the finest hearing protection products currently available for the professional musician or for anyone needing to be able to hear clearly but at a reduced volume. (askjan.org)
  • These custom molded musician ear plugs require you to mail us impressions of your ears. (askjan.org)
  • Now you can make your own impressions right at home using our do-it-yourself impression kit or visit a local audiologist to get your impressions made, then get your perfectly fitted custom musicians ear plugs shipped to your door. (askjan.org)
  • Custom musicians ear plugs are not just for musicians. (askjan.org)
  • Thunderplugs ear plugs are designed for music festivals and concerts, by serious music lovers who know all-too-well what can happen without proper protection from hazardously loud noise. (askjan.org)
  • Westone Style ES49 custom musicians ear plugs have been the first choice of performing musicians around the world for decades. (askjan.org)
  • Add Hearos Xtreme Protection NRR 33 Ear Plugs, 14 pair to Favorites. (shoprite.com)
  • Ear eczema can be a chronic condition, but treatments are available that can manage the condition well. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These are called chronic or recurring ear infections. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • AFRO subsequently developed two ear and hearing care modules tailored for PHC: chronic suppurative otitis media and screening for hearing loss in children for early intervention. (who.int)
  • The training equipped participants with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with chronic suppurative otitis media and hearing loss, the two most prevalent ear conditions in Africa. (who.int)
  • I was so excited about this ear trainer that I have developed an Android app based on the Alain Benbassat method. (google.com)
  • The Android(TM) mobile phone application ear allows users to create environment-aware settings profiles. (slideme.org)
  • Your provider may check your ears using a lighted tool (otoscope). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • in this case, it's an otoscope-the black conical doohickey that doctors use to look at your ear. (popsci.com)
  • There's also a $299 professional version aimed at clinicians that enables the device to be used as a pneumatic otoscope , which lets doctors judge how the ear responds to changes in pressure. (popsci.com)
  • Diseases of the ear may lead to hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders such as vertigo, although many of these conditions may also be affected by damage to the brain or neural pathways leading from the ear. (wikipedia.org)
  • Objective: The aim of this non-randomized, mixed-methods observational study was to describe the utilization rate and nurses' experiences of ear acupuncture in a highly specialized clinic for eating disorders in Sweden, in which acupuncture had been implemented as part of routine clinical care. (lu.se)