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… Ear Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An ear examination is a thorough check of the ears . It is done … . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Ear anatomy Ear examination using an otoscope … Test Overview An …
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… Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Check Your Symptoms Overview Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is a painful inflammation and infection … . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Ear anatomy Inserting eardrops safely … Check Your Symptoms …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools … Surgery What is an ear infection (otitis media)? An ear infection is an infection of the middle ear , the area …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Overview Objects (foreign bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage the ear canal or pierce the eardrum. Problems with objects in …
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… Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Related … slight bulge in the sclera at the front of the eye is a clear, thin, dome-shaped tissue called the cornea . The middle … and lens. The lens is behind the iris and is normally clear. Light passes through the pupil to the lens. The lens is …
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… Ear Tube Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How Its Done … Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A …
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… Home Ear Examination On this page: Overview Overview A home ear examination is a visual inspection of the ear canal and eardrum using a device called an otoscope . An …
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… Ear, Nose, and Throat Learning Center Learn about ear, nose, and throat health When you have plugged ears, a …
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… Complications of Ear Infections On this page: Overview Overview Complications from ear infections are rare. But some problems that can occur include: Trouble hearing. Hearing problems are usually temporary and mild to …
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… Tympanocentesis for Ear Infections On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results … Tympanocentesis is the removal of fluid from behind the eardrum. The doctor uses a special needle with a tube … Or a doctor or nurse may apply medicine directly to the eardrum to numb the area. If there is a lot of earwax, it is …
