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ear Organ of hearing and balance. It converts sound waves to nerve impulses which are carried to the
brain. In most mammals, it consists of the outer, middle and inner ear. The
outer ear carries sound to the eardrum. The
middle ear is air-filled, and has three tiny bones (ossicles) that pass on and amplify sound vibrations to the fluid-filled inner ear. The
inner ear contains the
cochlea and semi-circular canals. Vibrations stimulate tiny hairs in these organs which cause impulses to be sent via the auditory nerve to the brain. The inner ear also contains semi-circular canals that maintain orientation and balance.
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Ear infections, part 1. (What Parents Want To Know About...)
Newspaper article from: Pediatrics for Parents; 3/1/1992; ; 700+ words
; ...Putting an applicator into these ears is even more disastrous in terms of plugging up the ear canal. Doctors often have to clean out the ears of children with this complication...these children are put on regular ear wax dissolving drops to lessen...
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Ear infections: facts for parents about otitis media. (Parents).(Pamphlet)
Newspaper article from: Pamphlet by: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; 7/1/2001; 700+ words
; ...infections. What's Happening Inside the Ear When My Child Has an Ear Infection? When the ears are infected the eustachian tubes...They keep air pressure stable in the ear. These tubes also help supply the ears with fresh air. * The adenoids are...
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Ear disease
Magazine article from: DVM; 9/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...ear. The external ear is formed by two carp...cartilages gives the ears of different dog and...German Shepherd's ears stand straight up...connect the external ear to the skull The external...Dogs' and cats' ears initially have a vertical...part to the external ear canal; the ...
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Ear problems very common in dogs _ but so are solutions.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune; 6/14/2006; 700+ words
; ...out are more prone to ear infections. Left untreated, dirty ears can cause chronic infections...grooming, cleaning the ears and keeping them dry. Ear infections can be very...using a preventive ear medicine in the ears after every bath...
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Now ear this! Silence mites and other ear problems that can make your pet miserable. (Healthy Pet).
Magazine article from: Prevention; 6/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...those with floppy ears, are especially at risk because their ear flaps can trap dirt...and length of the ear canal, the amount of hair in the ears, whether the ears...moisture. For floppy-ear breeds, air out the canals by hoisting the ears up on top of the head...
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The ears: your personal sound system. (includes related article and list of information sources) (Cover Story)
Magazine article from: Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication; 11/1/1992; ; 700+ words
; ...Structure of the Ear Let's take a look at how our ears work. Ears are made...middle, and inner ear. We hear something when our ears pick up sound waves...combination.) Common Ear Aliments We usually take our ears for granted--at...
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Ear cleaning made easy: common ear disorders can result from a number of different factors. It's important to understand basic ear care.(Health)
Magazine article from: Dog Watch; 6/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...inflammation of the outer ear canal, known as otitis...Because a dog's ears are L-shaped (a vertical...reduce wax build-up and ear infections. Clean Ears: Just a Cotton Ball...dirt or disease in the ears. A healthy ear will be pink in color...
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Ear infections, part 2. (What Parents Want to Know About...)
Newspaper article from: Pediatrics for Parents; 4/1/1992; ; 700+ words
; ...Many parents suspect ear infection in young...with or tug at their ears. My experience is...while tugging the ears, fever, irritability...parent suspects an ear problem, the ear...Many diagnosed "ear infections" probably...but sterile, middle ears. Complicating matters...
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Ultimate Ears Provides TESSCO Customers with Rockstar-Quality Sound.
Business Wire; 1/9/2008; 700+ words
; ...Market IRVINE, Calif. -- Ultimate Ears, the leading supplier of in-ear-monitors for professional musicians...and sound signatures used in Ultimate Ears' professional in-ear-monitors. Ultimate Ears' Metro.fi and Super.fi families...
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Ear-Tube Surgery May Adversely Affect Childhood Development, Study Finds.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 11/24/2003; 700+ words
; ...eardrums as a remedy for repeated, severe ear infections or a chronic buildup of fluid in the middle ear. The tubes have been shown to reduce the number of infections in children who have recurring ear problems. Tubes also are thought to be a good...
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Ear Exam with an Otoscope
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...physical examination. The ears may also be examined if an ear infection is suspected due...get a better view of the ear canal and eardrum. Both ears are usually examined, even...be a problem with just one ear. Preparation No special...
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Ear Surgery
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...normalizes pressure in the middle ear and decreases fluid accumulation...infants and children, in whom ear infections are most frequent, and may be done on one or both ears. The surgeon makes a small hole in the ear drum, then uses suction to remove...
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Ear Exam with Otoscope
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
...physical examination. The ears may also be examined if an ear infection is suspected due...get a better view of the ear canal and eardrum. Both ears are usually examined, even...be a problem with just one ear. The ear canal is normally...
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Ear
Encyclopedia entry from: UXL Encyclopedia of Science
Ear The human ear is the organ responsible for hearing and balance. The ear consists of three parts: the outer, middle, and inner ears. Outer ear The outer ear collects external sounds and funnels them through the auditory system. The outer...
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Ear Infection
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Ear infection Definition Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane...A little knowledge of the basic anatomy of the middle ear will be helpful for understanding the development of otitis...
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