It is important that glue ear be identified as soon as possible. Until the condition is resolved, parents may wish to: Make teachers and the school nurse aware of the difficulties that glue ear can cause, especially behavioral issues and temporary hearing loss Suggest that the child be seated near the teacher in the classroom, in order […]
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to glue ear. Q: How is glue ear different from an ear infection? A: Glue ear is not painful and does not cause symptoms of a middle-ear infection (such as fever, crying, inability to sleep soundly, tugging at the ear). Instead of pain, the child may experience a feeling
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to glue ear. Glue ear is a painless condition in which thick, sticky fluid collects behind the eardrum. The fluid blocks the middle part of the ear and can cause impaired hearing. Left untreated, glue ear can cause temporary hearing loss, contribute to delayed
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to glue ear. Allergy: An unusual response to a small amount of a foreign substance that normally does not cause a reaction in another person Bacteria: Microscopic organisms; unlike viruses, they generally respond to antibiotics Eustachian tubes: The tubes that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat; their
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on glue ear. American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery http://www.entnet.org/ Ear Surgery Information Center http://www.earsurgery.org/ Association for Research in Otolaryngology www.aro.org Books: Bluestone, Charles D. Conquering Otitis Media. Greene, Alan R. The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ear Infections. Schmidt, Michael A., and Rapp, Doris. Healing Childhood
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Glue ear is a painless condition in which thick, sticky fluid collects behind the eardrum. The fluid blocks the middle part of the ear and can cause impaired hearing. It usually affects children and is also known as: Chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) Secretory otitis media Middle-ear effusion The thick fluid prevents normal movement
Glue ear occurs mostly due to a problem with the eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to back of the nose and throat. The middle ear is normally filled with air that travels through the eustachian tubes to the back of the nose. The eustachian tubes equalize middle ear pressure and help drain fluids
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to endoscopic sinus surgery. Allergen: Any substance that causes an allergic reaction because the immune system recognizes it as “foreign” or “dangerous” Antibiotic: A drug that kills a bacteria or virus Antihistamine: A drug that dries excess mucus and blocks allergic reactions Asthma: A disorder of the lungs that causes wheezing, coughing,
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on endoscopic sinus surgery. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease http://www.niaid.nih.gov This organization conducts sinusitis research, and the website contains information about new treatments. Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sinusitis.html This website, maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, contains information about sinusitis and its treatments. The American
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Endoscopic sinus surgery – also called endoscopy or sinoscopy – is a procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses (the spaces filled with air in some of the bones of the skull). These blockages cause sinusitis, a condition in which the sinuses swell and become clogged, causing pain and impaired breathing. A thin, lighted
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Endoscopic sinus surgery is used to treat: Sinusitis Deviated septum Polyps Tumors Sinusitis Sinusitis is a common condition that usually is easy to treat with medication. It feels much like a head cold, with a blocked, stuffy, or runny nose. Sinusitis is actually a swelling of the inner lining of the sinuses. This swelling causes
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The sinuses are spaces filled with air in some of the bones of the skull. Air passes in and out of these spaces, and mucus drains through them and out of the nose. They also reduce the weight of the skull and give our voices a nicer sound. There are four main pairs of sinus
