INTERNATIONAL EAR CARE DAY

MARCH 3, 2016

EAR CARE

CAN AVOID

HEARING LOSS

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HEALTH INFORMATION - PT. MITRA USAHA KATIGA
NO. 1 PERIODE MARCH 2016

Human ear contains sense organs that serve two quite different functions: that of hearing and that of postural
equilibrium and coordination of head and eye movements. Anatomically the ear has three distinguishable parts :

Pinna

Outer Ear Era Canal

Tympanic Membrane
(Outer)

Tympanic Membrane
(Inner)

EAR Temporal Bone

Middle Ear
ANATOMY (malleus, incus, stapes)

Eustachian Tube

Inner Ear Cochlea

Vestibular Nerve

Semi-circular canal

Mechanism of Hearing

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HEALTH INFORMATION - PT. MITRA USAHA KATIGA
NO. 1 PERIODE MARCH 2016

EAR DISEASE HEARING DISORDER SYMPTOM

Earache: Pain in the ear can have many
causes. Some of these are serious, some are
not serious.
Otitis media (middle ear inflammation): Inflam-
mation or infection of the middle ear (behind
the eardrum). Usually, this is caused by an
infection.
Swimmer’s ear (Otitis externa): Inflammation or
infection of the outer ear (pinna and ear canal).
Sudden cases are usually infections; chronic
otitis is often a skin condition (dermatitis).
 Ask someone else to repeat their words.
 Earache
 Hard to hear phone ring or door bell.
 Avoiding social situation
 Itchiness and pain to the outer part of the ear (otitis
eternal)
 A slight amount of clear discharge that can turn yellow-
ish without treatment.
HEARING DISORDER PREVENTION

Meniere’s disease: A condition in which the in-

ner ear on one side malfunctions. Vertigo, tinni-
tus, hearing loss, and pain are common symp-
toms.

Tinnitus: Ringing in one or both ears. Usually

this is due to damage from noise exposure, or
from aging.

Cerumen (ear wax) impaction: Ear wax may Do not clean your ears using Go to the doctor when you
block the ear canal and adhere to the eardrum. cotton bud. feel uncomfort in your ears
The eardrum’s reduced vibrations impair hear-
ing.

Ruptured eardrum: Very loud noises, sudden

changes in air pressure, infection, or foreign
objects can tear the eardrum. The small hole
usually heals within a few weeks.

Acoustic neuroma: A noncancerous tumor that

grows on the nerve traveling from the ear to the
brain. Hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus can be
symptoms.

Mastoiditis: Infection of the mastoid bone, just

Test your hearing regularly Keep your music volume
behind the ear. Mastoiditis can result from un-
treated middle ear infections. down.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): A

disruption of function in the inner ear, causing
episodes of vertigo. Although not medically se-
rious, its symptoms can be distressing.

Cholesteatoma: This is a benign condition. It is

the buildup of fibrous tissue within the middle
ear and surrounding bones. Often there is a
foul smelling discharge associated with hearing
loss.

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2016