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  2. Mastoiditis - Wikipedia

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    Most ear infections occur in infants as the eustachian tubes are not fully developed and don't drain readily. [citation needed] In all developed countries with up-to-date modern healthcare the primary treatment for mastoiditis is administration of intravenous antibiotics. Initially, broad-spectrum antibiotics are given, such as ceftriaxone.

  3. Patulous Eustachian tube - Wikipedia

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    Although a temporary solution, surgical ventilation tube placement in the ear drum has also proven to be an effective treatment option. This treatment is known as either a unilateral or bilateral myringotomy. 50% of patients reported relief of patulous Eustachian tube symptoms when given this treatment. [15]

  4. Eustachian tube dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    First-line treatment options are generally aimed at treating the underlying cause and include attempting to "pop" the ears, usually via the Valsalva maneuver, the use of oral or topical decongestants, oral steroids, oral antihistamines, and topical nasal steroid sprays, such as Flonase.

  5. Bullous myringitis hemorrhagica - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosing bullous myringitis involves using an otoscope to spot distinctive white sack-like structures on the eardrum.Ear pain is the primary complaint. However, differentiating it from acute otitis media can be difficult, leading to early misdiagnosis.The rarity of bullous myringitis, especially compared to acute otitis media, can result in common misdiagnoses.

  6. Doctors Say This Is the Best, Most Effective Way to ... - AOL

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    Not only that, “too much force can lodge mucus into your Eustachian tube—which connects the back of your nose, throat, and ear—and trigger a potential ear infection,” Dr. Parikh says ...

  7. Intravitreal injection - Wikipedia

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    Intravitreal injection was first mentioned in a study in 1911, in which the injection of air was used to repair a detached retina. [6] [7] [8] There were also investigations evaluating intravitreal antibiotics injection using sulfanilamide and penicillin to treat endophthalmitis in the 1940s, yet due to the inconsistency of results and safety concerns, this form of drug delivery was only for ...

  8. Yes, nearly everyone snores, but you can stop it. Here's how.

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    In a 2022 study, "participants who used mouth tape to promote nasal breathing during sleep experienced a 47% reduction in snoring," he says. For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a ...

  9. Does vitamin C prevent a cold? Will having wet hair make you ...

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    Myth #5: Antibiotics will help treat a cold Antibiotics have been so widely used to treat infections that it’s understandable to at least wonder if taking these medications will help clear up ...