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Earwax Removal Syringe – How to Use at Home

otorrhea (ear discharge) in children   Otorrhea means drainage of liquid from the ear. Otorrhea results from external ear canal pathology or middle ear disease with tympanic membrane perforation. ●Differential diagnosis The table provides a differential diagnosis for otorrhea in children. The history and physical examination will differentiate among most causes of otorrhea in children. […]

Forget Q-Tips — Here’s How You Should Be Cleaning Your Ears

External otitis: Pathogenesis, Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis   The term external otitis (also known as otitis externa or swimmer’s ear) refers to inflammation of the external auditory canal or auricle, usually from infection.   ●Risk factors Risk factors for developing external otitis include swimming (or other water exposure), trauma (eg, ear scratching, cotton swabs), […]

A Clinical Approach to a Sore Throat

Evaluation of sore throat in children Definition – Sore throat refers to any painful sensation localized to the pharynx or surrounding anatomy. The developmental ability of young children to identify and define their symptoms varies and the physician must pay careful attention to the patient and the caretaker in order to clarify the exact nature […]