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Commonest complication of chronic suppurative otitis media is
CSOM is a perforated tympanic membrane with persistent drainage from the middle ear. The chronically draining ear can be difficult to treat.Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus species, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and diphtheroids are the most common bacteria cultured from chronically draining ears.Anaerobes and fungi may grow concurrently with the aerobes in a symbiotic relationship.
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Otitis media with effusion how it affects a child
OM with effusion is the basic stage of OM which can form acute OM later on and eventually it caan get severe and in each stage it effects child differently.in basic stage it can cause hearing problems which will eventually get serious with the severity in disease accompained with pain and fever.
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When is flu season
Flu season denotes the cooler season of an year. It can start in late september. It gets over usually by March
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I had swine flu
If you have been infected, ensure that yous tay at home isolated for 5-7 days after getting sick.Wait until you are free of all symptoms for 48 hours with limited or no medications. Take good care and ensure you are not abnormally dehydrate
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What are symptoms of swine flu
Aches, runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, chills,tiredness, diarrhea, vomit, nausea can be the very common signs. Pink eye and rashes are rare but possible.
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Swine flu who
Swine flu can get into a person of any age, caste or creed. It can get into people with reduced body immunity easily. Pregnant women, aged who are 65 and above or children under 5 years and people with chronic medical problems belong to the high risk category
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What causes swine flu
Swine flu is mainly caused by the virus h1n1. This can be got from another infected person. Air particles that are infected and the items that are used by patients can be carriers of the infection
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How is swine flu spread
Swine flu gets transmitted from human to human or to pets. This can be caused by air particles that are infected. This can also be due to close association with infected people
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What are flu symptoms
Flu symptoms can be one or more in the following. Chills, headache, body aches, muscle pain, malaise, tiredness, fever, sore throat, cough or congested nose. It is a respiratory problem and not a stomach related ailment
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How long does flu last
Flu usually lasts for 3-7 days in otherwise healthy people. If you have weakened body resistance, the flu is likely to last longer. Children and aged or people with pre medical conditions will have the flu for a longer duration