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chronic otitis externa |
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- Chronic otitis externa is a persistent inflammation of the ear canal. |
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chronic otitis media |
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- Chronic otitis media is a term to describe persistent or chronic middle ear inflammation. This may be due to persistent fluid behind the eardrum from repeated middle ear infections. |
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crying in infancy |
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- Infants may cry for many reasons ranging from serious health problems to being hungry. |
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ear pain |
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- Ear pain is any pain that occurs in any part of the inner, middle, or outer ear. This pain can be by itself or associated with other symptoms. |
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ear tube insertion |
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- Ear tube insertion is a surgical procedure used to drain fluid from the middle ear. In this procedure, a small cut is made in the eardrum. Next, special tubes, called Grommets, are placed in the ear to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear. These tubes also allow air to circulate through the area behind the middle ear. |
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necrotizing external otitis |
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mastoiditis |
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- Mastoiditis is an inflammation within the mastoid bone, which is the bone immediately behind the ear. Mastoiditis is usually caused by an infection. |
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acute otitis media |
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infectious myringitis |
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labyrinthitis |
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swimmer's ear |
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