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Glossary for Earache

Acitretin- Teratogenic Agent: Reports indicate that the use of Acitretin during pregnancy may cause various harmful effects on the fetus. The likelihood and severity of symptoms may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at. Acitretin should not be taken by women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.
Acoustic neuroma: A benign tumor of the 8th cranial nerve which lies in the tube connecting the inner ear to the brain.
Acute Tracheitis: Tracheitis is a bacterial infection of the trachea and is capable of producing airway obstruction
Adenoiditis: Infection of the adenoids in the nasal-throat region
Aerotitis syndrome: Trauma to the blood vessels in the ears caused by rapid changes in atmospheric pressure. Blockage of the Eustachian tube in the ear prevents equalization of air pressure and a vacuum develops inside the ear. Yawning or chewing can sometimes alleviate symptoms by opening up the Eustachian tube.
Aggressive fibromatosis: A rare type of tumor which is locally invasive but not malignant. Symptoms will vary depending on the exact location and size of the tumor and also whether it compresses adjacent structures.
Aspergillus niger infection: A rare fungal infection that often causes a black mould to appear on some fruit and vegetables but may also infect humans through inhalation of fungal spores.
Ataxia Telangiectasia: A rare inherited childhood disorder involving progressive degeneration of the nervous system.
Barotitis Media: Middle ear injury due to eustachian tube blockage
Barotrauma: Damage to the lungs, ear or sinuses caused by rapid or extreme changes in air pressure.
Barre-Lieou syndrome: A rare condition where trauma (such as pinching by adjacent vertebrae or arthritis) to the sympathetic nerves located in the spinal area of the neck results in a variety of neurological symptoms.
Basal cell carcinoma: Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing form of skin cancer.
Bell's Palsy: A usually temporary facial nerve disorder where a part or all of the face becomes suddenly paralysed.
Boil: Infected puseous hair follicle on the skin
Broken jaw: Fracture of the jaw bone (mandible)
Cholesteatoma: Uncommon middle ear condition
Chronic laryngotracheitis: It is inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx, which is located in the upper part of the respiratory tract and the trachea which may cause respiratory obstruction.
Common cold: A cold is a relatively minor contagious infection of the nose and throat that can be caused by a number of different viruses (e.g. rhinoviruses, coronaviruses). There are over 200 different viruses that have the potential to cause the common cold. Although colds can cause discomfort they are not considered a serious condition.
Crying infant: Crying in an infant
Dental abscess: Abscess of tooth, gum, or jawbone
Dental caries: A destructive process causing decalcification of the tooth enamel leading to cavitation of the tooth
Dental conditions: Conditions that affect ones dentition
Dysbarism: A condition that occurs when there is a change in the surrounding pressure such as when scuba diving or moving to places of different altitudes. Dysbarism can occur when pressure increases or decreases and includes conditions such as decompression sickness, barotraumas, nitrogen narcosis, high pressure nervous system and atrial gas embolism.
Ear conditions: Any condition that affects the ear
Ear foreign body: Having a "foreign body" stuck inside the ear
Ear infection: An infection that affects the ear
Ear infection (infant): An infection that affects the ear
Ear symptoms: Symptoms affecting the ear or hearing
Ear wax: Buildup of wax (cerumen) inside the ear canal
Earache: Pain in the ear called "otalgia"
Earlobe conditions: Conditions that affect the earlobe
Eczema: Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterized by skin inflammation and irritation. The severity of extent of the condition is highly variable. It may be caused by allergies, irritants or other factors such as stress.
Eustachian tube disorders: Any disorder that affects the Eustachian tubes of the ear
Flucloxacillin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Flucloxacillin (an antibiotic) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Glomus tympanicum: A rare, usually benign tumor found behind the ear drum. The tumor develops from glomus cells which are located along blood vessels involved in automatic body activities such as regulation of blood pressure and blood flow.
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia: A condition which is characterized by sever pain that originates on the side of the throat and extends to the ear
Glue ear: Fluid accumulation in the middle ear
Gradenigo's syndrome: A complication that can develop from a middle ear infection that spreads to the mastoid bone of the skull. The syndrome involves the association of headache, ear infection and sixth cranial nerve palsy.
Head injury: An injury to the head
Herpes zoster oticus: Facial and auditory effects of herpes zoster
Hyperacusis: Excessive sensitivity to everyday sounds.
Injury: Any damage inflicted in the body
Jaw conditions: Conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (the jaw).
Jaw joint disorders: Any condition involving the jaw joint.
Jaw symptoms: Symptoms affecting the jaw
Labrynthitis: Inner ear condition affecting various ear structures
Laryngeal carcinoma: Cancer of the laryngeal area. Smoking and alcohol increase the risk of this cancer.
Larynx Cancer: Cancer of the voice box or nearby areas.
Linguatula serrata infection: Infection with a parasite called Linguatula serrata. Infection usually occurs through eating raw liver or lymph nodes from infected sheep or goats. Symptoms are usually caused by the larva migrating through parts of the body.
Mastoiditis: Inflammation of a bone behind the ear
Measles: Once common viral infection now rare due to vaccination.
Mesalamine - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Mesalamine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Middle ear infection: Infection of middle ear also called otitis media.
Mumps: An acute viral disease that causes the salivary glands to become swollen, sore and inflamed. Immunization had greatly reduced the incidence of this disease.
Ménière's disease: Ear fluid disorder causing balance problems.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A malignant cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx area which is the upper part of the throat. Often there are no symptoms until the cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body such as the neck.
Neck Cancer: Any cancer that occurs in the neck
Neurodermatitis: Lichen simplex chronicus refers to thickened itchy skin that results from persistently rubbing or scratching an area of skin.
Oral cancer: Cancer (malignant) of the lip or inside the mouth.
Oropharyngeal cancer, adult: Cancer of the back of the mouth which forms part of the throat including the back of the tongue, tonsils, part of the throat wall and soft palate (oropharynx).
Osteoma: Benign bone tumor
Otitis externa: Infection of the outer ear canal
Oxcarbazepine - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Oxcarbazepine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Pain: A feeling of suffering, agony, distress caused by the stimulation of pain fibres in the nervous system
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease: Gastroesophageal reflux is defined as the retrograde movement of gastric contents into the esophagus; it is a physiologic process that occurs in everyone, young and old, particularly after meals. Researchers have found that 10 percent of infants (younger than 12 months) with GER develop significant complications. The diseases associated with reflux are known collectively as Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Perforated eardrum: Hole occurring in the eardrum
Perichondritis: Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the ear cartilage. The inflammation can result from such things as trauma, burns, piercings and chronic ear infections. Prompt treatment is needed to prevent deformity of the ears.
Pharyngitis: Inflammation or infection of the larynx in the throat
Polychondritis: A serious, progressive, episodic condition characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage in the body. The duration and severity of the episodes can vary.
Pseudoephedrine - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Pseudoephedrine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Quinsy: Tonsil abscess
Ramsay Hunt syndrome: Facial paralysis with a vesicular eruption
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections: A very contagious viral infection that causes respiratory diseases. It generally only causes common cold-like symptoms in adults but can be serious in young children, infants, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system.
Rodent ulcer: Facial ulcer not actually related to rodents
Serratia ear infection: Ear infection caused by bacteria from the Serratia genus. These bacteria are a rare cause of infection.
Shingles: Infectious viral infection occuring years after chickenpox infection.
Sinusitis: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
Skin Cancer: Cancer of the skin; the most common type of cancer.
Spinal Cord Tumor: Cancer of the spinal cord or central nervous system.
Squamous Cell Skin Cancer: Aggressive skin cancer arising due to sun exposure; lesions are locally invasive to surrounding tissues and may metastasise
Supraglottic laryngeal cancer: Cancer that arises in the tissue above the vocal cords.
TMJ Syndrome: Disorder of the jaw joint
Teeth grinding: Grinding teeth when asleep
Temporal arteritis: Inflamed head artery causing headache.
Tempormandibular joint pain: Temporomandibular joint pain occurs as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw.
Temporo-mandibular ankylosis: A disorder involving stiffness or fusion of the jaw joint which affects the ability of the jaw to open and close normally. The condition may occur congenitally or may be acquired through such things as trauma.
Throat infection: A condition which is characterized by an infection which is located in the throat
Thyroid cancer, Hurthle cell: A rare form of cancer that originates in the thyroid gland. This cancer is characterized by the abnormal presence of Hurthle cells which may signify benign or malignant thyroid cancer. The cancer usually responds well to treatment if detected in the earlier stages.
Tongue Cancer: The majority of tongue cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. These arise from the lining that covers the muscles of the tongue
Tongue Conditions: Any condition that affects the tongue
Tonsil cancer: A disorder characterised by malignancy that is located on the tonsils
Tonsilitis: Inflammation of the tonsils in the throat.
Trigeminal neuralgia: Trigeminal neuralgia is a very painful inflammation of the nerve (trigeminal nerve) that delivers sensations to the face and "surface" of the eye.
Upper Respiratory Infection: Any type of infection of the upper respiratory tract
Vibrio infection - Vibrio cincinnatiensis: An infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Vibrio cincinnatiensis. The nature and severity of symptoms can vary considerably depending on the type of infection caused - gastroenteritis, wound infection or septicemia. This particular infection however tends to cause mainly meningitis. The elderly and very young tend to suffer more severe symptoms.
Warthin's tumor: A benign salivary (parotid) gland tumor.
Wegener's granulomatosis: A rare disease involving blood vessel inflammation which can affect the blood flow to various tissues and organs and hence cause damage. The respiratory system and the kidneys are the main systems affected.
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: An inherited immune system disorder that affects only males and is characterized by recurring infections, eczema and reduced level of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia).