Tumors: Outer Ear Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Tumors of the ear may be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Most ear tumors are found when people see them or when a doctor looks in the ear because people notice their hearing seems decreased. Noncancerous tumors may develop in the ... [... more]
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Foreign object in the ear: First aid
How to administer first aid for a foreign object in the ear. A foreign object in the ear can cause pain and hearing loss. Usually you know if an object is stuck in your ear, but small children may not be aware of it. Don't attempt to remove the ... [... more]
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Find An ENT - More Options
Find An ENT - More Options American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Phone: 1-703-836-4444 1650 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314-2857 [... more]
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Ear Problems -- familydoctor.org
Ear problems are often caused by an infection. However, other conditions may also cause ear pain or discomfort. Follow this chart for more information about ear problems. See your doctor. Many ear infections will safely clear up on their own, but ... [... more]
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Enlarged Vestibular Aqueducts and Childhood Hearing Loss
Facts about Enlarged Vestibular Aqueducts, including causes, diagnosis, treatments, current research, and links to more information. HomeHealth InfoHearing, Ear Infections, and DeafnessEnlarged Vestibular Aqueducts and Childhood Hearing ... [... more]
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Injury: Outer Ear Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
A number of different injuries can affect the outer ear. A blunt blow to the external ear can cause bruising between the cartilage and the layer of connective tissue around it (perichondrium). When blood collects in this area, the external ear ... [... more]
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Vestibular Neuronitis
Vestibular neuronitis is a disorder characterized by a sudden severe attack of vertigo (a whirling sensation), caused by inflammation of the nerve to the semicircular canals. Vestibular neuronitis is probably caused by a virus. It may occur as a ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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About Faces -- The Ears
While our ears provide access to speech, music, and the sounds of nature, they also bring noise into our lives. Hearing loss from environmental sounds of lawn mowers, rock music, and machinery increases with age, as the various parts of the ear ... [... more]
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