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Common Causes of Earache
The following are the most common causes of Earache:
otitis media
cold
cough
conjunctivitis
Risk Factors for Earache
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Earache:
age between 6 months to 2 years
infant feeding
seasonal factors
poor air quality
Prevention of Earache
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Earache. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
wash hands frequently and thoroughly
avoid secondhand smoke
proper breast-feeding of baby
Occurrence of Earache
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Earache cases seen each year worldwide:
Very rare between 1K - 10K cases
Common Age Group
Earache most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 6-15 months
Common Gender
Earache can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Earache
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Earache:
Tympanometry: To measure the movement of the eardrum
Acoustic reflectometry: To measure fluids in the middle ear
Tympanocentesis: To determine an infectious agent in the fluid
Doctor for Diagnosis of Earache
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Earache:
Otolaryngologist
Complications of Earache if untreated
Yes, Earache causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Earache is left untreated:
impaired hearing
speech or developmental delays
tearing of the eardrum
Procedures for Treatment of Earache
The following procedures are used to treat Earache:
Myringotomy: To suction fluids out of the middle ear
Self-care for Earache
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Earache:
Wash hands frequently: To prevent the spread of germs
Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke: To prevent conditions of ear infection
Time for Treatment of Earache
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Earache to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: