The skin is dry and rough
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MEASLES INFORMATION: As you may have been hearing in the news, there has been a rise in measles cases in some states US as well as internationally. Fortunately, we are not currently experiencing transmission of measles in our area. Here is a great site with information about measles and what you can do to provide your child. https://www.healthychildren.or...
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The skin is dry and rough
Read MoreEar Congestion is a stuffy or plugged up feeling in the ear. Crackling or popping noise in the ear. Hearing is often muffled
Read MoreAn infection or irritation of the skin that lines the ear canal. Caused by lots of swimming or using cotton swabs.The medical name is otitis external.
Read MoreA young child who touches, pulls, tugs, or pokes at the ear. No crying or report of ear pain
Read MoreA child who itches the ear canal. No crying or report of ear pain.
Read MoreThe buildup of fluid in the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum). The space is normally filled with air. The presence of fluid dampens the hearing.
Read MoreA bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).
Read MoreThe eardrum has ruptured and cloudy fluid drains from the ear canal. Caused by a bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).
Read MoreA viral infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).
Read MoreAdvice about how to prevent recurrent ear infections.
Read MoreInjuries to the outer ear, ear canal or eardrum.
Read MoreMinor pierced ear infection. More than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Initial healing went well. New symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen.
Read MoreMinor pierced ear infection. Less than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen
Read MoreEar tubes are tiny plastic tubes that are placed across the eardrum. They are placed by an ear (ENT) surgeon. Also called ventilation tubes, tympanostomy tubes or PE tubes
Read MoreEar pain that starts during air travel. Medical name is barotitis media or barotrauma.
Read MorePain in or around the ear (an earache). The older child complains about ear pain. Younger child acts like he did with last ear infection or cries a lot.
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