There are two types of ear infections: internal otitis media (IOM) and external otitis media (EOM). IOM is an infection behind the eardrum, explains Sarah Lundstrom, AuD, Audiologist at HearCare ...

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Technical Terms Otitis Externa: Inflammation of the external ear canal, commonly resulting in discomfort and secondary infections in dogs.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Conductive ...

Otomycosis, also called fungal otitis externa, is a fungal ear infection that affects your outer ear, usually your ear canal. In the U.S., it's more common in summer months, especially among those ...

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a neoplastic disease characterised by the deposition of granulomatous lesions in various tissues in the body. LCH of the lateral skull base commonly presents ...

Common home remedies for ear infections involve everything from olive oil and onions to blow-dryers. There isn’t a lot of evidence supporting these treatments, so it’s always a good idea to ...

Since the emergence of the Zika virus epidemic in 2014 and the associated novel sequalae that emerged, much has been learned about the effects of antenatal exposure to Zika virus. Zika virus in ...

Sinus infections share many of the same symptoms as head colds, including a runny nose and cough. Sinus infections can also cause facial pain or pressure.

Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are essential to prevent serious complications, including osteomyelitis and intracranial extension.Objectives: This report describes a really uncommon case of ...

AOM or acute middle ear infection is one of the most common diseases in early infancy and childhood, causing pain and general symptoms of illness such as fever, irritability and problems feeding and ...