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2. Myringotomy - Wikipedia

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   A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is created in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear. A tympanostomy tube may be inserted through the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged time and to prevent reaccumulation of fluid ...

3. Tympanostomy tube - Wikipedia

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   Otorrhea (ear discharge) is the most common complication of tympanostomy tube placement, affecting between 25–75% of children receiving this procedure. [2] [6] [9] [10] Saline washouts and antibiotic drops at the time of surgery are effective measures to reduce rates of otorrhea, which is why antibiotic ear drops are not routinely prescribed.

4. Tympanocentesis - Wikipedia

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   Tympanocentesis is the drainage of fluid from the middle ear usually caused by otitis media, by using a small-gauge needle to puncture the tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum. Main indication for tympanocentesis is failed treatment with antibiotics

5. Endolymphatic hydrops - Wikipedia

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   Endolymphatic hydrops is a disorder of the inner ear. It consists of an excessive build-up of the endolymph fluid, which fills the hearing and balance structures of the inner ear. Endolymph fluid, which is partly regulated by the endolymph sac, flows through the inner ear and is critical to the function of all sensory cells in the inner ear.

6. Cochlear hydrops - Wikipedia

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   Cochlear hydrops (or cochlear Meniere's or cochlear endolymphatic hydrops) is a condition of the inner ear involving a pathological increase of fluid affecting the cochlea. This results in swelling that can lead to hearing loss or changes in hearing perception. It is a form of endolymphatic hydrops and related to Ménière's disease. Cochlear ...

7. Adele Says ‘Rare,’ ‘Painful’ Infection Was ‘Worse Than ...

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   Symptoms of swimmer’s ear are ear pain, muffled hearing, hearing loss, ear fullness, fever, fluid drainage, redness, swelling, and swollen lymph nodes, per the Cleveland Clinic. Symptoms of a ...

8. Why do my ears feel clogged? 5 Things you can do right now. - AOL

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   Fluid in the ear means a buildup of mucus, or fluid, behind the eardrum. A healthy middle ear is filled with air, not fluid. Having fluid in there can be uncomfortable, serve as a breeding ground ...

9. Eardrum - Wikipedia

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   A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear. The fluid or pus comes from a middle ear infection (otitis media), which is a common problem in children. A tympanostomy tube is inserted into the eardrum to keep ...