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Inflammatory diseases of the middle ear include a broad range of pathological conditions, including acute otitis media (AOM; suppurative or nonsuppurative), bullous myringitis, granular myringitis, eosinophilic otitis media, and chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), with or without cholesteatoma. The range and complexity of the problems that can arise pose a challenge to the clinician, who sometimes has only subtle clues that lead to the discovery of extensive disease.  AOM is characterized by a short-lived infection (< 3 mo) that may be initially viral and then bacterial in origin. [3] Patients generally experience pain and some hearing loss and often develop a fever. Discharge from the ear usually...

Calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. They most often develop on the feet and toes or hands and fingers.  If you're healthy, you need treatment for calluses only if they cause discomfort. For most people, simply eliminating the source of friction or pressure make calluses disappear. If you have diabetes or another condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet, you're at greater risk of complications from calluses. Seek your doctor's advice on proper care for calluses if you have such a condition. You may...

What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. It's a common cause of sore, red eyelids and crusty eyelashes. Eyelid inflammation is very common: In a recent survey of American ophthalmologists (eye MDs) and optometrists (ODs), these eye doctors reported that 37 percent and 47 percent of their patients, respectively, have had blepharitis symptoms at some point. This survey also found that younger people reported more (and more frequent) blepharitis symptoms than older people, which contradicts conventional wisdom about eyelid inflammation. Blepharitis causes There are several possible causes of blepharitis, including: Bacterial eyelid infection Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) Dry...

Sinus congestion is uncomfortable to say the least. It may make it difficult for you to breathe or sleep. It may also cause painful pressure behind your eyes, make your nose run constantly, or cause an annoying cough. Ozonated oils may clear up nasal passages and relieve sinus pressure and other congestion symptoms. The benefits of ozonated oils Benefits Ozonated oils are a natural alternative to synthetic medications. Ozonated oils may be able to relieve symptoms of congestion. Ozonated oils have been used for years as a natural way to support emotional and physical health. When people become wary about synthetic medications, they...