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Otitis Media (ear infection)

In simple terms, otitis media is an ear DizzinessCoughing and a runny nose are
infection. It is inflammation of the often associated with upper respiratory
inner ear, often caused by moisture which infections and should be monitored.
gets collected in the ear or by minor Otitis media is most commonly found in
injury to the ear canal. The moisture children, persons with allergies, and
often collects after swimming or bathing. persons with medical conditions such as a
Often allergies cause liquid to build up cleft palate.Children are by far the
in the ear. Injuries often occur with leading demographic of individuals
hard impact with water or careless or affected by otitis media. Research shows
intense use of cotton swabs. Discomfort, otitis media to rank second to the common
bacterial growth, or infection generally cold as the most common health problem
results.Behind the eardrums is located among preschoolers. The fact that at
the section of the ear called the middle least 50% of all children have at least
ear, which houses a complex arrangement one episode of otitis media before the
of tiny bones sensitive to sound waves. age of one is startling at the very
When sound waves pass over the middle least. But before the age three, 35% of
ear, it transmits the sound to the inner children will have had repeat episodes.
ear. Nearby, the Eustachian tube connects And after three-years old, an estimated 5
the ear to the nose.Otitis media may million school days are missed each year
result from foreign matter breathed in due to otitis media.Prevention is easy.
through the nose, which irritates the Most of us remember to wash our hands
Eustachian tube to the point of swelling frequently to avoid picking up bacteria
and liquid from the ears can no longer from what we touch. However, most of us
drain through the nose and into the fail to remember to wash or flush out our
throat. In children, the Eustachian tube nasal passages at least every now and
is shorter and less slanted, allowing then to avoid harboring bacteria from
bacteria to more easily arrive in the what we breathe.Look for xylitol as
middle ear.In trying to identify otitis leading ingredient as you are searching
media, it is helpful to be aware of the for nasal rinse or spray. Xylitol
following symptoms:Pus or fluid in the naturally keeps bacteria from settling on
Eustachian tube or in the ear the membranes of the nose, the throat,
Sensation of fullness in the ear and the Eustachian tube. Flushing with a
Pain in the ear nasal wash with xylitol, is a simple yet
Inflammation in the ear important solution to a flourishing
Fever health epidemic.Joe Miller is specialist
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