Earwax Plug

Symptoms An earwax plug can cause uncomfortable hearing, a feeling of pressure, fullness, ear pain, itching, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. However, symptoms do not necessarily occur. Because it obstructs the view, the earwax plug makes medical diagnosis more difficult, for example, in the case of a suspected middle ear infection. Causes Earwax (cerumen) … Earwax Plug

Ear Drops

Products In many countries, only a few ear drops are currently on the market. They are also produced in pharmacies themselves. Structure and properties Ear drops are solutions, emulsions, or suspensions containing one or more active ingredients in liquids suitable for use in the ear canal. These include, for example, water, glycols, glycerol, propylene glycol, … Ear Drops

Paradichlorobenzene

Products Paradichlorobenzene is found in mothballs (Chloro camphor, “military camphor,” Gammol) and in cerumenolytics. The small packs of Chloro Camphor are no longer available in many countries. Pharmacies and drugstores can order bulk packs of 5 kg. Structure and properties Paradichlorobenzene (C6H4Cl2, Mr = 147.0 g/mol) Indications Moth balls for the protection of textiles against … Paradichlorobenzene

Acute Otitis Externa

Symptoms Acute otitis externa is an inflammation of the external auditory canal. The pinna and eardrum may also be involved. Possible symptoms include itching, ear pain, skin redness, swelling, a feeling of fullness and pressure, impaired hearing, and a discharge. Fever and swelling of the lymph nodes may also occur. Pain worsens with chewing. Complications: … Acute Otitis Externa

Acute Otitis Media

Symptoms Acute otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear with local or systemic signs of inflammation and pus formation (fluid accumulation in the middle ear). It occurs primarily in infants and young children. Possible symptoms include: Earache Increased temperature, fever Hearing disorders Feeling of pressure Irritability, crying Digestive disorders: Lack of appetite, abdominal pain, … Acute Otitis Media

Tubal Catarrh

Background The mucosa-lined Eustachian tube (eustachian tube, tuba auditiva) is the connection between the nasopharynx and the tympanic cavity of the middle ear. Its main function is to equalize pressure between the middle ear and the external ambient pressure. The tube is normally closed and opens when swallowing or yawning. Two other important functions are … Tubal Catarrh