Swimmer's ear is annoying but easy to treat - Lake County News Sun

Swimmer's ear is annoying but easy to treat Lake County News Sun Lately I've been plagued by swimmer's ear. Can you tell me how to prevent it? Dear Reader: Swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear canal that is usually caused by bacteria. The official name of the infection is “otitis externa,” but it's usually ... and more »

Prevent ear infections in children with chewing gum - Bangor Daily News

Prevent ear infections in children with chewing gum Bangor Daily News Many middle ear infections occur when bacteria accumulate in the Eustachian tubes that connect the nose and ears, so the thinking is that xylitol may also prevent ear infections by preventing bacteria from growing there. Since it has been shown to curb ...

Dam release to flush bacteria - ABC Online

Dam release to flush bacteria ABC Online Launceston City Council has banned swimming in the First Basin at Launceston's Cataract Gorge due to high levels of the bacteria Enterococcus. People who swim in the contaminated water risk infections of the gut, eyes, ears and respiratory system. and more »

What Illnesses Are Going Around? - KMGH Denver

What Illnesses Are Going Around? KMGH Denver Upper Respiratory Illnesses include colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, ear infections and pharyngitis - otherwise known as sore throats. They are usually caused by viruses - which do not respond to antibiotics, or by bacteria - which are treated with ...

Disease of the month: Meningitis - ifaonline.co.uk

Disease of the month: Meningitis ifaonline.co.uk There are two main types of meningitis: viral and bacterial, with occasionally fungal infections causing this disease. Viral meningitis is fairly common and can affect anyone, although it occurs mostly in children. It is more common during the summer ...