Brief overview Treatment: Pain-relieving medication, decongestant nasal drops or sprays, sometimes antibiotics, home remedies Symptoms: Earache on one or both sides, fever, general fatigue, sometimes hearing loss and dizziness Causes and risk factors: Infection with bacteria, more rarely with viruses or fungi; injuries to the ear canal Diagnostics:Medical history, external examination of the ear, otoscopy, … Ear Infection: Symptoms and Therapy
The sun is shining and we people are again looking for the proximity of the water – it beckons the bathing lakes and the sea. But beware: bathing water can get into the ear and cause bathotitis. “Badeotitis” is the name of an inflammation of the external auditory canal that occurs more frequently in summer, … Badeotitis: Danger from Water in the Ear
The Eustachi tube is the medical term for the eustachian tube that connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear. This anatomical structure serves to equalize pressure and drain secretions. Both constant occlusion and lack of occlusion of the eustachian tube possess disease value. What is the Eustachian tube? The Eustachi tube is also known as … Eustachi Tube: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products Azithromycin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, powder for preparation of a suspension, and granules (Zithromax, generic). Furthermore, a granule for the preparation of a sustained-release oral suspension is available (Zithromax Uno). Eye drops have also been released in some countries. Azithromycin has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure … Azithromycin
Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Products Cefaclor is commercially available as sustained-release film-coated tablets and as a suspension (Ceclor). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Cefaclor monohydrate (C15H14ClN3O4S – H2O, Mr = 385.8) is a white to pale yellow powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a semisynthetic antibiotic and has structural … Cefaclor
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
Symptoms Pain in the ear (technical term: otalgia) can be unilateral or bilateral and persistent or intermittent. They vary in intensity and nature, can be extremely uncomfortable, and sometimes go away on their own. Ear pain is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as a discharge from the ear canal, difficulty hearing, a feeling of … Earache Causes and Treatment
Products Carbocisteine is commercially available as a syrup (e.g., rhinathiol, co-marketing drugs, generics). In combination with xylometazoline, it is also found in decongestants and nasal drops (Triofan). Structure and properties Carbocisteine or -carboxymethylcysteine (C5H9NO4S, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a carboxymethyl derivative … Carbocistein
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
Products The MMR vaccine is commercially available as an injectable. Vaccination has been recommended in many countries since the 1980s. Some preparations also contain the chickenpox vaccine (= MMRV vaccine). Effects MMR (ATC J07BD52) is a live vaccine consisting of attenuated measles, mumps, and rubella viruses. These childhood diseases can cause significant complications and numerous … MMR Vaccination
Nasal polyps are pathological changes in the mucous membranes of the sinuses. If treated early, control is usually successful. What are nasal polyps? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the nose in nasal polyps. Click to enlarge. Nasal polyps are benign growths or growths of the mucosa that protrude into the nasal cavity from the … Nasal Polyps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
