Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Eye crust forms when mucus, oils, and debris accumulate, often during sleep.

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Ear pain has numerous causes. Most are treatable, though some are serious. Conditions responsible for ear pain can strike anyone at any age. If you begin to develop ear pain, it's essential to see a ...

Use warm water and wet cotton balls to do this. Do this whenever pus is seen on the eyelids. Also, remove the pus before the antibiotic eye drops are put in. Reason: they will not work if you don't.

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However, chest pain also has a possible connection to heart attacks and other heart conditions, so it’s often worth seeing a healthcare professional to rule out life threatening causes of chest ...