Approach to Managing a 3-Year-Old Boy with a Foreign Body impacted in the ear canal.
Insertion of foreign bodies into the ear canal is a common occurrence in children, often due to curiosity or accidental insertion.
Ear health
Otoacoustic Emissions
Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) are sounds produced by the inner ear, specifically the cochlea, in response to sound stimulation.
Otitic Barotrauma
Otitic barotrauma refers to injury to the middle ear caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, often occurring during activities like flying, diving, or traveling through tunnels.
Myringoplasty
Myringoplasty is a surgical procedure perform to close a perforated tympainic membrane (ear drum).
Overview of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM)
CSOM is a chronic infection of the middle ear cleft, characterized by a persistent or recurrent discharge from the ear through a perforation in the tympanic membrane.
Epleys Manoeuvre
Epley’s maneuver, also known as the canalith repositioning procedure (CRP), is a series of specific head and body movements designed to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
The Discharging Ear In Children And Approach To Its Managements
Ear discharge, also known as otorrhoea, can be caused by various factors.
Here are some possible reasons for ear discharge in children:
Unilateral Conductive Hearing Loss
Unilateral conductive hearing loss (UCHL) occurs when there is a problem with the middle ear that affects sound conduction to the inner ear, resulting in hearing loss in one ear.
A case of mumps and hearing loss in a child
An 8- year old boy presented with a history of mumps, which happened 6 months prior but resolved completely. Around the same time caretakers noticed progressive declined in his response to his name and instructions. This was attributed to spiritual forces, so was not sent for medical care.
Noise Pollution
Noise pollution, also known as sound pollution, is the excessive and unwanted sound that disrupts the natural environment and affects human health and wildlife. It is a growing concern worldwide, and its impact can be severe.
