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Swimmer's Ear Otitis Externa

… Condition Basics What is swimmer's ear? Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of …
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Ear Canal Problems Swimmer's Ear

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is a painful inflammation and …
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Ear Nose and Throat

… Learning Center Learn about ear, nose, and … Magnet, or Object With Lead Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy and …
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Ear Problems and Injuries Age 12 and Older

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ear problems may be caused by many different … of: Infection of the middle ear ( acute otitis media ). Inflammation or infection of the ear canal ( otitis externa ). A buildup of fluid behind the …
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Ear Infections

… Condition Basics What is an ear infection (otitis media)? An ear infection is an infection of the middle …
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Ear Problems Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Problems: Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Fluid buildup in the middle ear is called otitis media with effusion. The middle ear is …
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Ear Infection Should I Give My Child Antibiotics

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child … the facts Your options Wait and see if the ear infection clears up on its own. Give your … A middle ear infection, also called otitis media, is inflammation or infection of …
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Safety tips for swimmers

… causing drowning. Tie back long hair or wear a swim cap. Never put your head underwater … few centimetres of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) … few centimetres of water (e.g. bathtub). ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) …
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Pseudomonas Infection

… germs cause minor problems like swimmer's ear and hot tub rash. But for people who are … Folliculitis Puncture Wounds Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) Using Antibiotics Wisely Credits …
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Your health this summer

… beautiful B.C. summers, while staying safe. Learn how you can beat the heat and stay cool … safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers (HealthLinkBC File #39) Swimmer's ear (Otitis Externa) Swimmer's itch (HealthLinkBC …