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When does my baby need antibiotics? | Inflammation of the middle ear in babies – How to recognize and treat it?

When does my baby need antibiotics? In the past, antibiotics were often used directly as standard for middle ear infections. In addition to the knowledge about antibiotic resistance in “overuse”, it has been observed that the harmless inflammation often heals by itself within a few days. For this reason, the direct administration of antibiotics is … When does my baby need antibiotics? | Inflammation of the middle ear in babies – How to recognize and treat it?

Pharyngeal Plexus: Structure, Function & Diseases

The pharyngeal plexus is located in the pharynx and is a plexus of nerves containing predominantly fibers from the ninth and tenth cranial nerves. It controls muscles of the pharynx and palate as well as glands in the pharyngeal mucosa, which it also innervates sensitively. Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) and sensory disturbances may be due to … Pharyngeal Plexus: Structure, Function & Diseases

Cholesteatoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

If the demarcation between the external auditory canal and the middle ear falls away, there is a risk of cholesteatoma, which then makes surgical treatment inevitable. What is a cholesteatoma? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the ear with cholesteatoma. Click to enlarge. Cholesteatoma is a disease of the ears. By nature, the ears are … Cholesteatoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Eardrum

Definition The eardrum, also called tympanic membrane (Membrana tympani), is an essential part of the sound conducting apparatus of the human ear and forms the boundary between the external auditory canal and the middle ear. Anatomy The round to longitudinal oval eardrum measures about 9-11mm in its longest diameter and is only 0.1mm thick. Its … Eardrum

Diseases of the eardrum | Eardrum

Diseases of the eardrum Due to its small thickness and its sensitive structure, the eardrum is quite susceptible to injuries. Hard objects can cause direct trauma (perforation). Indirect injuries in the form of ruptures of the eardrum (rupture) can occur as a result of blows to the ear or nearby explosions (so-called barotrauma). In this … Diseases of the eardrum | Eardrum

Eardrum vibrates | Eardrum

Eardrum vibrates It is part of the regular function of the eardrum that it is set into vibration and oscillation by sound waves. Normally, these vibrations are not noticeable. However, in the context of certain diseases, symptoms such as noticeable vibration, humming and other disturbing noises in the ear can occur. The causes can be … Eardrum vibrates | Eardrum

Tensioner of the eardrum

Synonyms Latin: Musculus tensor tympani Definition The tensioner of the eardrum is a middle ear muscle. It tightens the eardrum by pulling the hammer towards the middle. In this way, it supports the stapes muscle in its task of reducing sound transmission and thus also serves to protect the ear from excessive sound levels. History … Tensioner of the eardrum

Cholesteatoma

Synonyms in a broader sense Pearl tumour, middle ear, inflammation English: cholesteatom Definition A cholesteatoma, also known as a pearl tumour, is a chronic purulent inflammation of the middle ear with bone destruction. Cause Squamous epithelium (superficial layer of skin), which lines the external auditory canal, grows into the middle ear and is surrounded by … Cholesteatoma

Therapy | Cholesteatoma

Therapy Since the cholesteatoma can lead to the above mentioned severe complications with brain involvement (e.g. meningitis), surgical treatment is necessary. Initially, conservative treatment with antibiotic ear drops (e.g. ciprofloxacin), which are effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the frequent pathogen responsible for the inflammation, is carried out as preparation for surgery. The goals of the surgical … Therapy | Cholesteatoma

Rydel-Seiffer Tuning Fork: Applications & Health Benefits

The Rydel-Seiffer tuning fork is an (almost) normal tuning fork with fundamental frequencies of 64 and 128 Hz, the natural C and c vibrations, which differ slightly from the concert pitch vibration commonly used today, which is based on the concert pitch a at 440 Hz. The Rydel-Seiffer tuning fork is used to diagnose functional … Rydel-Seiffer Tuning Fork: Applications & Health Benefits

Tympanic Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases

The tympanic nerve is a part of the IX cranial nerve. It is located in the middle ear. There, it innervates the eustachian tube. What is the tympanic nerve? The tympanic nerve is a branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve. This is the IXth cranial nerve. Its main function is to regulate the muscles of the … Tympanic Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases

The outer ear

Synonyms Latin: Aruis externa English: external ear Definition The outer ear is the first level of the sound conduction apparatus, next to the middle ear. The outer ear includes the pinna (auricle), the external auditory canal (external acoustic meatus) and the eardrum (tympanic membrane), which forms the boundary with the middle ear. The first important … The outer ear