Ear Pain Due to TMJ Video

Not infrequently, a patient presents to the ENT clinic with complaints of ear pain convinced there must be an ear infection . However, on exam, the ear itself appears completely normal! What could be going on? Often, the ear pain is actually not because of an ear problem, but due to a disorder of the temporo-mandibular joint otherwise known as TMJ. The pain gets referred to the ear. This video demonstrates how the TMJ can cause ear pain . Treatment typically entails soft diet, ib…

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Why Does the Ear Hurt with Cold Air or Cold Wind Exposure?

Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Not uncommonly, some people complain about ear pain (or otalgia ) that lasts about 15-60+ minutes after the ear gets exposed to cold air or wind. The pain always resolves after the ears warm up, even if nothing is done. The pain is typically described as sharp or an ache deep within the ear canal. However, the pain may radiate around the ear and even below the ear into the throat. Wearing ear plugs or ear muffs when in cold air prev…

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U.S. Marshals Seize Auralgan Otic Solution (Unapproved FDA Medication)

Auralgan Otic Solution, a prescription drug used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections, was being distributed in violation of federal law because the product does not have FDA approval and its labeling does not include adequate directions for use. On Feb. 5, 2010, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Deston, the maker of Auralgan, citing the company for distributing unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs. As such, on Feb 15, 2011, US Marshals seized all lots of A…

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Cell Phone Use May Cause Ear Pain/Dermatitis

With increasing use of cell phones in the population, there seems to be an increasing number of patients who present with complaints of pain in/around the ear with cell phone use. When cell phone use ceases, the pain/discomfort fades only to return with use. In this scenario, something to consider is contact dermatitis due to the cell phone. Why? Apparently, many cell phone casings contain free nickel which often causes skin problems, just like cheap jewelry. Check out this table which sh…

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