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ear infections, n.pl infections of the ear usually triggered by bacteria or viruses, often occurring with infections of the throat or respi-ratory system. There are three types of ear infection: otitis externa (ear canal inflammation), otitis media (middle ear inflammation—the most common type), and otitis interna (inner ear inflammation—rare). Serious complications that can arise from ear infections include loss of hearing, a burst eardrum, and mastoiditis, a rare infection of the mastoid process. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If your child suffers from chronic ear infections, osteopathic adjustments may help. There is no question that ototopical agents that are used to treat middle ear infections have the potential to impact the nondiseased ecology of the ear canal. A vaccine that triggers immunity against two common bacteria can prevent many ear infections in babies, a European team of researchers reports. |
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