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Why is it dangers to put any long sharp object into the ear canal?
You could puncture your ear-drum.
What are the causes of ear clogs?
Wax, water, infection, narrowing of the ear canal.
What is the medical term meaning an infection of the external auditory canal?
Otitis externa is the medical term for an infection of the external auditory canal, also known as swimmer's ear. Symptoms can include pain, itching, and redness of the ear canal. Treatment typically involves antibiotic ear drops.
Is an infection in your ear canal deadly?
yes it can it hurts terribley and you have a bump behind your ear
Otitis externa is an infection of the ear canal named for participants in a sport What is it called?
Swimmer's ear
The common name for otomycosis is?
It is commonly known as Singapore ear. It is a fungal infection of the outer ear canal.
How can people go deaf?
The bursting of the eardrum, or swelling of the ear canal. These can be caused by infection within the ear canal, overexposure to loud sounds, or sustaining impact directly to the outer ear.
Do you get more ear infections if going swimming?
You could get swimmers ear from swimming underwater too much. I use to get ear infections from swimming in clean and dirty pools. But, i never got swimmers ear. So the answer is yes, you could.
How is ear wax is formed?
Ear wax is a normal product of the ear which protects the skin of the ear from water and infection. Ear wax is formed from wax glands in the external ear canal as well as other components such as dead skin, sweat, and oil.
What are some of the dangers of getting cochlear implants?
There are many dangers of getting cochlear implants. Some of these dangers are injuries to the facial nerve, Meningitis, infection, blood collection, numbness around the ear, and attacks of vertigo.
Can you use peroxide in drops to clean ear canal?
yes, it is safe to use peroxide. but in my opinion i wouldn't use it if you have an ear infection.
What can happen to your ear canal?
Disorders affecting the ear canal include blockages, infections and tumors. Blockage of the ear canal can be caused by ear wax (cerumen). The effects can range from itching to loss of hearing but often produces no symptoms. Other blockages can be caused by objects inserted itno the ear, especially by children. Insects can also occasionally crawl in. External otitis is an infection of the ear canal. This is usually caused by a variety of bacteria. Tumors of the ear canal can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). See http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec19/ch219/ch219a.html
