Ear Infection
Middle ear infections are one of the most
common childhood problems. Let's start by talking about infections. An
infection (say: in-fek-shun) happens when germs like bacteria and viruses get inside
the body and cause trouble. Germs can get into your ears. The ear is r. When the germs bother
your outer ear, it's called swimmer's ear.You have a middle ear infection when
germs get into the middle ear and the area fills up with fluid (or pus), which
contains germ-fighting cells. When the pus builds up, your ear starts to feel
like a balloon that is ready to pop, which can really hurt.
Between your middle ear and your
throat there is a passage called the eustachian (say: yoo-stay-she-un) tube.
The eustachian tubes get longer and usually work better in older kids, but they
can still cause problems. If you have allergies or catch a cold, the eustachian tubes can get blocked
up and let germs get in the middle ear. Then the number of germs can grow
inside your middle ear and cause an infection.
The doctor may use the otoscope to
blow a little puff of air in your ear. Why? To see if the air causes your
eardrum to move the way a healthy eardrum does.. An infectioncan make the
eardrum red.If you have an ear infection, the doctor will make a decision about
what to do next. He or she might ask your parent to watch you over the next day
or two to see if you get any better. The doctor also might suggest a pain
reliever to keep you comfortable.If bacteria are causing the problem, the
doctor might prescribe a medicine called an antibiotic (say: an-ty-by-ah-tik), which usually
clears up a bacterial infection, so you'll feel better in a few days..
You can avoid places where people are
smoking, for one. Cigarette smoke can keep your eustachian tubes from
working properly.You also can try not to catch colds. These steps can help:
- Stay away from people who have colds, if possible.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Try not to touch your nose and eyes.
Good luck staying clear of colds and keeping
those pesky germs out of your ears!
vocabulary list:
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Infection : peradangan, infeksi
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Germs :
kuman, Basil
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Eustachian : pembuluh eustahio
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Throat : tenggorokan
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cold : pilek,
selesma
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Eardrum : gendang telinga
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Pain :
perasaan sakit, nyeri
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Cigarette smoke:
asap rokok
Excercise 1 :
1.
What Is a Middle Ear Infection?
2.
How Do I Get an Ear Infection?
3.
What is eustahchian?
4.
What Does the Doctor Do?
5.
How to Prevent Ear Infections?
Vocabulary Focus
Match the choice with the correct
word.
Write the numberof choice in answer column.
No
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Choice
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Answer
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Word
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1
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Part of the body on each side of the head used for hearing.
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Cold
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2
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Act or process of causing or getting of disease.
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Antibiotic
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3
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Person who has been work in the hospital to treat the patient.
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Medicine
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4
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Treatment of diseases of injures.
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Doctor
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5
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The thing that
can destroy bacteria
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Ear
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6
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Low temperature, lack of heat or warmth.
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Infection
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7
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Part of the face above the mouth for breathing smelling.
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Germ
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8
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Feelings of suffering that you have in your body hurt or ill.
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Eustachian
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9
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A very small living organism that can cause disease.
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Nose
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10
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The part between
your middle ear and your throat.
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Pain
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