Otitis Media (OM) is a serious disease. It is an inflammation or infection of the middle ear -namely- that air filled cavity located behind the eardrum and in front of the inner ear. Several vital structures occupy this middle ear space and one of them is important for our ability to hear and another is the nerve that controls facial movements. Also, the middle ear is extremely sensitive to pain.
This is the first in a series of articles in Urology, beginning with the importance of understanding PSA.
Dermatology is the science of skin. This is the conceptual basis; however, taking into account all of the scientific and technological advances of today, it has evolved.
According to new research out of Johns Hopkins, folic acid or vitamin B9 may not only prevent birth defects, but may also decrease allergies and reduce asthma symptoms.
The media has focused a lot of attention on gluten free diets and the role of gluten in inflammatory disease. The important thing to remember is that one should be “gluten aware”, not terrified of gluten. Only those with Celiac diesaese have to be strictly wheat free.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is responsible for the highest percentage of morbidity and mortality in the Unites States. At the present time, institutions such as the American Heart Association devote major efforts to promote wellness and prevent arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Winter months tend to bring on more illness for your children, but in fact just being at school or daycare can significantly impact on your child’s overall health risk, especially when they are first starting out. This is because children do not know how to practice health hygiene (many adults do not either) and many children are sent to school sick because of childcare issues.
Pain (otalgia) is a symptom that makes patients rush to doctors to seek medical help. Primary ear pain due to infections of the outer or middle ear is common and readily diagnosed upon examination by your doctor. But, as noted above, not all ear pain originates within the ear. Referred ear pain poses more of a challenge to properly diagnose and treat since the source of pain is “hidden” at a distance from the ear.
Some patients were referred for surgery, but about 27% of patients were triaged out of the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) clinic and did not need specialty follow up. In 85% of the examinations, travel was avoided resulting in travel cost savings in airfare of $496,420.
Approximately 35 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis annually, 10% have loss of hearing in the United States (1) and a significant number of ER (Emergency room) visits and doctor office visits are due to problems involving the ear, nose and throat or related structures in the head and neck.