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… Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim … the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview …
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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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Overview If a child has repeat ear infections (three or more ear infections in a 6-month period or four in 1 year), you may want to consider treatment to prevent future infections. One option used a …
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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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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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106 What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common …
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… References Credits Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson …
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… Surgery Overview Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow … suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the …
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… Overview Complications of strep throat are rare but can occur, especially if strep throat is not properly treated with …
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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 …
