Ear Infections
Ear infections are very common in children but often occur in adults of any age. The main symptoms are earache and feeling unwell. Painkillers are the most common treatment as antibiotics are not usually helpful. For most people the infection normally clears within a few days.
Most ear infections are either Outer Ear Infections (Otitis Externa) or Inner Ear Infections (Otitis Media). The main differences between these two types of ear infections are as below:
Inner Ear Infections:
- Usually affects children
- Normally result from viruses e.g. cold and flu
- Affects the inner ear. This is the Eustachian tube which runs from the eardrum to the back of the nose.
Outer Ear Infections:
- Usually affects adults between the ages of 45 to 75
- Normally result from things entering the canal e.g. eczema, water or using ear plugs
- Affects the ear canal. This is the tube which runs between the outer ear and the eardrum.
Ear infections can cause all sorts of problems, as can earache, glue ear and tinnitus. Don’t forget we offer a free ear health assessment with a no wax, no fee guarantee - so come and see us so Anne can take go over your ear history, take a look in your ears and recommend a course of action to help your health improve.
Our booklet guide How to Survive an Ear Infection (Plus Other Health Issues that Occur in Ears) is packed full of useful information about ear infections, glue ear, earache and tinnitus. Normally priced at $19.99, our guide is free to our clients and to referring health professionals.
If you’d like a copy of our useful guide for free, book an appointment today at one of our handily-located clinics online on this website or by contacting Nick on 021 225 6425.
FUNERAL
The church reserves the car park for church use only tomorrow (Friday 19 April) for a private funeral service from 12 to 4pm.
Fluoride Free Procession and Protest
Thursday 18th April at 11am.
Many Hawkes Bay residents will have seen notices and petitions that Fluoride Free Hawkes Bay have circulated. Hastings District Council added hydrofluorosilicic acid to our water supply without informed consent, and without warnings placed at the Flaxmere and Havelock Nth water distribution points. This toxic chemical is harmful to many but especially pregnant mothers and bottle-fed babies.
Fluoride Free New Zealand and NZDoctorsSOS have filed an injunction in the high Court contesting this action.
On Thurs residents are urged to meet at the Hastings Civic Square, and then at 1130am sharp proceed through the Hastings CBD, arriving at HDCouncil about 12noon where professional speakers, local and throughout New Zealand, will explain the problems with this recognised poison.
Please share this public notice to whanau, family and friends.
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