eMedTV Ear Articles

Adult Ear Infections

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:37:53 CDT

Adult Ear Infections
While they are less common than ear infections in children, adult ear infections can occur. This section of the eMedTV library explains the anatomy of the ear and discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ear infections in adults.

Antibiotics for Ear Infections

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:36:27 CDT

Antibiotics for Ear Infections
There are many types of antibiotics used to treat ear infections, including amoxicillin. This eMedTV resource provides details about the use of other antibiotics for ear infections, including Bactrim, Septra, Gantrisin, Ceclor, and Pediazole.

Diagnosing an Ear Infection

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:58:01 CDT

Diagnosing an Ear Infection
A doctor diagnosing an ear infection may look in the patient's ear to see if there is any inflammation. This eMedTV Web page describes the steps involved in an ear infection diagnosis, which may include tympanometry and other tests.

Ear Infection and Hearing Loss

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:36:58 CDT

Ear Infection and Hearing Loss
Ear infection and hearing loss can have a cause-effect relationship. As this eMedTV segment explains, hearing loss due to an ear infection is usually temporary; however, if left untreated, an ear infection may lead to permanent hearing impairment.

Ear Infection Research

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:27:50 CDT

Ear Infection Research
Perhaps the most important area of ear infection research involves the search for a vaccine. This eMedTV article describes other research that is being conducted to increase our understanding of how to treat, diagnose, and prevent ear infections.

Ear Infection Symptoms

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:56:44 CDT

Ear Infection Symptoms
Common ear infection symptoms may include fever, earache, ear pain, hearing loss, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource explains how ear infections occur and describes symptoms of ear infections in children and adults.

Ear Infection Treatment

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:14:58 CDT

Ear Infection Treatment
For people with an ear infection, treatment most often involves antibiotics. This section of the eMedTV library discusses treatment options for an ear infection, which may also include surgery in certain circumstances.

Ear Infection

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:17:23 CST

Ear Infection
An ear infection is typically caused by bacteria or a virus and most often affects young children. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the most common type of ear infection (otitis media), including information about its symptoms and treatment.

Ear Infections and School or Daycare

Sat, 5 Aug 2006 12:32:00 CDT

Ear Infections and School or Daycare
Some schools will require a doctor's note to give your child medication for an ear infection. This eMedTV Web page offers information about how to handle ear infections and school or daycare.

Ear Infections in Children

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:40:28 CST

Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections in children are more common than in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains why children are more prone to develop ear infections than adults. Also discussed are causes, symptoms, and treatment of ear infections.

Preventing Ear Infections

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:42:05 CDT

Preventing Ear Infections
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.

Types of Ear Infections

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:28:11 CST

Types of Ear Infections
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).

Causes of Otitis Media

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:55:24 CST

Causes of Otitis Media
Common causes of otitis media (ear infection) are bacteria or viruses that get inside the ear. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains the risk factors and causes of otitis media, as well as what happens inside the ear during an infection.

Diagnosing Vestibular Schwannoma

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:41:14 CST

Diagnosing Vestibular Schwannoma
Diagnosing vestibular schwannoma may involve a physical exam, hearing tests, CT scans, and MRIs. This eMedTV resource describes the steps involved in diagnosing vestibular schwannoma and explains why the tumor can be difficult to diagnose.

Recovery From Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:53:46 CST

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

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:07:22 CST

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

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:46:05 CST

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.

Vestibular Schwannoma Causes

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:19:33 CST

Vestibular Schwannoma Causes
Researchers have yet to find any exact vestibular schwannoma causes. However, as explained in this eMedTV segment, scientists have identified certain risk factors that may increase a person's chances of developing the tumor.

Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:48:43 CST

Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
In cases involving a vestibular schwannoma, surgery is the most frequently used treatment option. This eMedTV page describes the potential risks and benefits associated with undergoing surgery to remove a vestibular schwannoma.

Vestibular Schwannoma

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:09:45 CST

Vestibular Schwannoma
A vestibular schwannoma is a tumor that develops from nerves associated with balance and hearing. This eMedTV article explains how vestibular schwannomas can affect one or both ears and discusses how such tumors are diagnosed and treated.