Foreign Body In Ear : Complications
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Foreign bodies can enter the human body by swallowing, insertion, or traumatic force, either accidentally or on purpose. The word "foreign" in this context means "originating elsewhere" or simply "outside the body."
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A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an opening in the tympanic membrane (eardrum.
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A perforated eardrum (tympanum perforation) is an opening or rupture in the eardrum (tympanic membrane), the thin membrane that separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear. A perforated eardrum may be caused by infection, trauma, or negative pressure from underwater diving or an airplane flight.
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A perforated eardrum exists when there is a hole or rupture in the eardrum, the thin membrane that separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear. A perforated eardrum may cause temporary hearing loss and occasional discharge.
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Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears. See also: Hearing loss of aging
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Hearing loss is any degree of impairment of the ability to comprehend sound. Sound can be accurately measured.
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Hearing loss is any degree of impairment of the ability to apprehend sound. Sound can be measured accurately.
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Swimmer's ear is inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal. The medical term for swimmer's ear is otitis externa. This article discusses acute swimmer's ear. See also: Swimmer's ear - chronic
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Swimmer ' s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an inflammation of the outer ear canal. Although it is most prevalent among young adults and children, who often contract the condition from frequent swimming, swimmer ' s ear can affect anyone.
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Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is characterized by pain, dizziness , and partial loss of hearing.
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Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, which is located behind the eardrum. There are two main types of otitis media.
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Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). A little knowledge of the basic anatomy of the middle ear will be helpful for understanding the development of otitis media.
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