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… Condition Basics What is swimmer's ear? Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an … ear can be red and swollen too. How is it diagnosed? A doctor can usually tell whether you … should be carefully cleaned out by an ear specialist. Sometimes, if the ear canal is …
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Check Your Symptoms Overview Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is a painful inflammation and infection of the ear canal . It causes the ear canal to look red and swollen. The ear canal may be narrower …
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… Throat Objects in the Ear Objects in the Nose Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring Oral Breathing Devices for Snoring … Throat Objects in the Ear Objects in the Nose Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and …
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… other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C …
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… Condition Basics What is an ear infection (otitis media)? An ear infection … the nose and throat are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. … on a bottle. And have your child immunized. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise …
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… Experts say not to give decongestants to children younger than 6 years. In rare cases, … help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily and prevent future fluid … 1 to 2 hours after the surgery and return to school or daycare the next day. The surgery …
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… children had ear infections These stories are based on information gathered from health … children had ear infections These stories are based on information gathered from health … children had ear infections These stories are based on information gathered from health …
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… Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if possible and avoid climbing … in the area. Contact a local government or health unit for information on recreational … the time a child spends in a hot tub. Visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot tubs …
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… 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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