Middle ear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The middle ear is the portion of the ear internal to the eardrum, and external to the oval window of the cochlea. The mammalian middle ear contains three ossicles, which couple vibration of the eard...
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The ear is responsible for hearing and balance and is made up of three parts — the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Hearing begins when sound waves that travel through the air reach the outer ear, or pinna, which is the part of the ear that's visible.
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/ear/otitis_media.html
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/ear/otitis_media.html
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Many kids get middle ear infections (otitis media). Doctors may suggest ear tube surgery for those with multiple infections or a hearing loss or speech delay. ... Many kids get middle ear infections (otitis media, or OM), usually between the ages of 6 months and 2 years.
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kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/ear_infections.html
kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/ear_infections.html
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Middle ear infections — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of these common infections. ... The medical term for middle ear infections is otitis media. Otitis refers to inflammation of the ear, and media means middle.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/ear-infections/DS00303
www.mayoclinic.com/health/ear-infections/DS00303
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Causes of middle ear infection ... Normally air enters the middle ear through a narrow tube called the eustachian tube. This tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose. The eustachian tube remains closed until you swallow or yawn. Then it opens briefly to balance air pressure within the middle ear to the air...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/ear-infections/EI99999/PAGE=E...
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There are three components to the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. All three are involved in hearing but only the inner ear is responsible for balance. ... The middle ear is an air filled space located in the temporal bone of the skull. Air pressure is equalized in this space via the Eustachian tube...
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www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2168...
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Learn more about otitis media and how this acute or chronic middle ear infection, that mostly affects children, is caused, diagnosed and treated on MedicineNet.com ... Otitis Media; (Middle Ear Infection or Inflammation)
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www.medicinenet.com/otitis_media/article.htm
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Symptoms of Middle ear infection including 17 medical symptoms and signs of Middle ear infection, alternative diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and correct diagnosis for Middle ear infection signs or Middle ear infection symptoms. ... Complications of Middle ear infection...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/middle_ear_infection/symptoms....
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