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Curiosities of the ear

The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body, with only 3 mm in length.

The sensation of "pop" the ears because of the eustachian tube to balance the air pressure in the middle ear.

Children have more sensitive hearing than adults.

Earwax is produced by glands in the skin from the ear. The wax protects the eardrum from dust and dirt, and its unpleasant smell dissuades insects from entering the ear.

Why does Erectile Dysfunction Occur as a Man gets Older?

By Dr. Monroe

While erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, it is very rare for it to affect a male under the age of 35. It is going to occur as a man gets older due to many changes in the body. First, the male hormone called testosterone will start to drop off in production. Around the are of 35, that production drops by about 1% annually.

As a man gets older he is more likely to suffer from many health problems. They can include heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Such concerns are often linked with erectile dysfunction as well. By doing all you can to keep these problems under control, you can reduce your overall risk.

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Possible Complications of an Ear Infection

By Dr. Monroe

For the most part, people are able to take care of a viral ear infection in just a couple of days. With a bacterial ear infection, a round of antibiotics for a week or so can knock it out. Still, that isn't enough for some people and they have some complications. Chronic pain in the ears can cause a person to lose sleep and to become very irritable. They may start to hear various noises that are

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Preventing Ear Infections

By Dr. Monroe

There are some efforts that can be taken to prevent ear infections. Since they are the result of bacteria or viral elements in the air, do what you can to keep the environment very clean. Washing surfaces, washing your hands often, and other precautions will significantly help with getting things under control. Wash your child's toys too because that is a breeding ground for germs.

Keep children away from second hand smoke as this is a common reason

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Symptoms of an Ear Infection

By Dr. Monroe

There are plenty of symptoms of an ear infection that can prompt you to take action. A person can feel just fine but they can end up with such an infection in no time at all. It isn't uncommon for children to wake up and be screaming in pain due to an ear infection. Most of the time it will occur in one ear, but the accumulation of fluid can quickly spread to the other ear as

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What is an Ear Infection?

By Dr. Monroe

The ears are a valuable asset, and we often take them for granted. That is until we develop an ear infection. This can be due to either a viral infection or a bacterial infection. To make it even more complex, it affects the middle ear where there are tiny bones in place. This is also the part of the ear where vibrations occur.

While anyone can get an ear infection, they are more likely to occur on children.

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