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1. Ear Problems Presentation made by: Kate M. Kate J. Woolyn Samantha Niño

2. What is an ear? The human ear is the organ of hearing and equilibrium . It detects and analyzes sound by the mechanism of transduction, which is the process of converting sound waves into electrochemical impulses. Audition cannot take place adequately if the anatomy is abnormal.

3. What are some of the problems/infections of the ear? ___________________________________________________________ • • • Impacted Cerumen Swimmers Ear Otitis Media

4. Swimmer’s Ear

5. Swimmers Ear Swimmer's ear is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It's often brought on by water that remains in your ear, creating a moist environment that aids the growth of bacteria.

6. Swimmers Ear Swimmer's ear is also known as otitis externa. Usually you can treat swimmer's ear with eardrops. Prompt treatment can help prevent complications and more-serious infections. How to get rid of Swimmers ear

7. Impacted Cerumen

8. Impacted Cerumen Impacted earwax, also called cerumen impaction, is a buildup of a yellowish substance lining the inside of your ear canal . This wax helps protect your canal from water, infection, injury and foreign objects. However, too much wax buildup can cause problems.

9. Impacted Cerumen How to get rid of Impacted Cerumen Effective treatment options include cerumenolytic agents, irrigation with or without cerumenolytic pretreatment, and manual removal .

10. Otitis Media

11. Otitis Media Ear infections (acute otitis media) occur when a virus or bacteria infects the space behind your child’s eardrum. Symptoms include ear pain that may cause your infant or toddler to be especially fussy or irritable. Often, ear infections clear on their own. Sometimes, children need antibiotics, pain-relieving medications or ear tubes.

12. Otitis Media Often, ear infections heal without treatment. Your provider may monitor your child’s condition to see if it improves before prescribing treatments. Your child may need antibiotics or surgery for infections that don’t go away. In the meantime, pain medicines can help with symptoms like ear pain. How to get rid of Impacted Cerumen

13. Thats all! Thank you for Listening! and remember to stay skidibi!