Important things to know about an ear ache by Mike Nielsen

At one time or another we have all experienced the unpleasant discomfort of having

an ear ache. According to the 2001 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey,

over 9.4 million Americans visited a physician's office because of either

an ear ache or ear infection. This large number of people accounted for doesn't

include all of us who just "suffered" through our ear ache without

going to see a doctor. With such a common ailment, there must be some sort of

remedy out there, right?

In this article I will show you the basic symptoms associated with ear aches and

some simple ideas for what you can do to prevent you and your loved ones from

experiencing this awful feeling associated from having an ear ache.

What causes an ear ache?

While ear aches are most commonly found in children, they are something that

everyone experiences at one time or another. The most common causes of ear aches

are otitis media, an infection of the middle ear, or otitis externa, an inflammation

of the outer ear canal. Ear aches are usually caused by either a minor injury

to the ear canal or by fluid that becomes trapped in the inner ear. Swimming,

bathing, or just by using those all so common cotton-tipped swabs can cause

bacteria to grow and lead to discomfort and pain in the ear canal. This can

lead to a swelling of the Eustachian tube (a small tube that connects the ear

to the nose that regulates the pressure in the ear). As the Eustachian tube

swells it can no longer drain through the nose and throat and the pressure in

the ear will then build up causing extreme discomfort and pain. Ear aches are

usually result from a complication to a cold and are not contagious.

What are the symptoms of an ear ache?

Symptoms of an ear ache can include all or any of the following:

• Severe, Stabbing pain

• Hearing loss

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BIO:

Mike Nielsen is a client account specialist with 10xMarketing
- More Visitors. More Buyers. More Revenue.
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