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Ear Discharge with PainCommon Symptoms · ENTUrgent information
Recommended Care
Keep Dry & Antibiotics
Preparation & Use
Do not put water or oil inside. Keep ear dry. See doctor for antibiotic drops.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Needs medical treatment to prevent hearing loss.
When to See Doctor
IMMEDIATELY: If discharge is pus-like, bloody, or smells bad.
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Ear FullnessCommon Symptoms · ENT
Recommended Care
Yawning & Swallowing
Preparation & Use
Yawn widely or swallow repeatedly. Chew gum. If due to cold, use saline nasal spray.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE relief. CAUTION: Do not insert objects.
When to See Doctor
If fullness persists, causes pain, or hearing loss.
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Ear PainCommon Symptoms · ENT
Recommended Care
Warm Compress & Painkiller
Preparation & Use
Hold a warm (not hot) cloth against the painful ear for 10 minutes. Take a standard painkiller if needed. Do not put anything inside the ear.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE relief. CAUTION: Do not use ear drops without doctor’s advice.
When to See Doctor
If pain is severe, accompanied by fever, or if there is discharge from the ear.
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Ear Pain with FeverCommon Symptoms · ENT
Recommended Care
Painkiller & Antibiotics
Preparation & Use
Take paracetamol for pain/fever. See doctor for antibiotic drops. Keep ear dry.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Needs medical treatment.
When to See Doctor
If fever is high, or pain is severe.
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Ear Pain with Hearing LossCommon Symptoms · ENT
Recommended Care
Medical Checkup
Preparation & Use
Do not insert anything. See doctor for examination. May need antibiotics or wax removal.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Needs professional treatment.
When to See Doctor
If hearing loss is sudden, or pain is severe.
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Ear Ringing (Tinnitus)Common Symptoms · ENT
Recommended Care
Background Noise & Relaxation
Preparation & Use
Play soft background music or a fan sound to mask the ringing. Try to relax and avoid stressful situations, as stress can make the sound louder.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE management. CAUTION: Needs a checkup if it starts suddenly.
When to See Doctor
If the ringing is only in one ear, or if it is accompanied by hearing loss or dizziness.
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Ear Ringing with DizzinessCommon Symptoms · ENT
Recommended Care
Sit Still & Medical Check
Preparation & Use
Sit or lie down to avoid falling. Keep your head still. See an ENT specialist for evaluation.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Needs professional diagnosis.
When to See Doctor
If dizziness is severe, or ringing is accompanied by hearing loss.
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Excessive YawningCommon Symptoms · General
Recommended Care
Deep Breathing & Rest
Preparation & Use
Take several deep breaths to get more oxygen into your body. Ensure you are getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE lifestyle fix.
When to See Doctor
If you are yawning excessively even after a good night's sleep, or if you feel short of breath.
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Eye TwitchingCommon Symptoms · Neurological
Recommended Care
Rest & Reduce Caffeine
Preparation & Use
Get adequate sleep for a few nights. Reduce your intake of coffee, tea, or cola. Apply a warm, wet cloth over your closed eye for 5 minutes.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE temporary symptom.
When to See Doctor
If the twitching lasts for more than a week, or if your eye closes completely during the twitch.
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