Ear Articles A-Z
Suggestions for preventing ear infections in your child include not smoking around your child. This eMedTV Web page identifies risk factors to be aware of when attempting to prevent your child from developing an ear infection.
Recovery From Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
Recovery from vestibular schwannoma surgery generally starts with spending four to six days in the hospital. This eMedTV segment offers a look at the typical recovery process -- from waking up in ICU to follow-up care after you leave the hospital.
Symptoms of Vestibular Schwannoma
Symptoms of vestibular schwannoma may include hearing loss, loss of balance, and facial paralysis. This eMedTV Web page describes these and other symptoms of vestibular schwannoma, which can also include dizziness, headaches, and nausea.
Treatment for Vestibular Schwannoma
Treatment for vestibular schwannoma may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or watchful waiting. This eMedTV article describes each of these treatment strategies and discusses the importance of follow-up care once treatment is complete.
Otitis media, otitis externa, and otitis interna are the most common types of ear infections. This eMedTV resource looks at the different types of ear infections and focuses on otitis media and otitis externa (swimmer's ear).