Vaccine to Prevent Frequent Ear Infections, Sinus Infections, and Upper Respiratory Infections

Did you know that there is a vaccine that effectively and significantly reduces ear infections, sinusitis, and upper respiratory infections of all ages? Did you know that this vaccine is available in most if not all pharmacies and primary care offices since 2000, the latest and greatest version of this vaccine since 2010? The pediatric version of the vaccine is called Prevnar13 and the adult version is called Pneumovax23. Commonly, this vaccine is called the "pneumonia shot," and it i…

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When Your Child Has a Draining Ear

Guest Blog Post by Dr. Julie Wei, MD, FAAP One of the most common and simple procedures that Otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists) perform is that of putting “tubes” in children’s ears. General and pediatric otolaryngologists alike perform thousands of these simple and quick procedures every year, often several times in a single hour! Most children who need and get “tubes” in their ears are toddlers and those in preschool age. What continues to surprise me is how often pare…

4/11/2013 16

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Pacifier Use Increases Risk of Ear Infections in Infants

There are many reasons why an infant may suffer from ear infections ... parental smoking, not breast-feeding, daycare, etc. However, what many parents may not realize is that pacifier use is also an additional well-known independent risk factor for causing ear infections as well. Numerous studies have documented this association and depending on what study you look at, the risk can be quite significant. Furthermore, the longer and more frequently the pacifier is used, the more ear infec…

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Video on Ear Clogging and What Happens When They Pop Open (or Don't)

A new video has been created describing anatomically how a person pops the ear open when it feels clogged or under pressure. Also explained is what happens anatomically when the clogged ear is very difficult if not impossible to pop open; a condition called eustachian tube dysfunction . Check the video out here ! Here's a video explaining what is happening more from an anatomical perspective: Here's another video showing how an ear infection may cause a clogged ear. …

4/18/2012 1

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Itchy Ears

A common complaint we often see patients for are itchy ears. The don't hurt or drain... They just itch... a lot... There are a few common causes of such itchy ears including earwax , allergies , and a piece of hair in the ear canal. However, there are a few other etiologies which are not often considered. Ear Canal Dermatitis Yes... the skin of your ear canal can become dry and irritated (just like the hands after washing your hands too often). People sometimes complain of very dry f…

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