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They usually happen when an illness or allergies cause congestion in your nose, throat, and Eustachian tubes, which run from each ear to the back of the throat. The fluid that builds up in your middle ear allows germs to grow. While contagious cold and flu bugs sometimes lead to an ear infection, you can’t catch one from someone else.

It's a type of pneumonia that you get when you breathe in droplets of water or accidentally inhale water that has Legionella bacteria. Legionella live in lakes and streams. But people can become infected if the bacteria make their way into water systems and start to grow there, such as in shower heads, sink faucets, hot tubs, water heaters, or pipes.

Some germs are contagious. That means they spread from person to person. But there are many types of infections you won't get from another person. You might pick up germs by touching surfaces, or by eating or drinking things that have bacteria or viruses in them. Some diseases spread only through infected insects or other animals. Sometimes, microbes that live in or on your body can start to grow out of control and cause an infection.

Most of the time, gas can be embarrassing but nothing to worry about. But see a doctor if:

Excess gas can be a symptom that comes with many disorders that affect the gut or intestines. These include:

If the bacteria or other microbes that live in your gut grow too much, you might get more gas. This doesn't always mean that you have an infection you need to treat. The bacteria might be healthy ones that help you break down food. But in some cases, antibiotics might help if this is the reason you're gassy.

If you're constipated and food is moving through your gut slowly, it gives more time for gas to build up. When food sits there longer, it gives microbes more time to work on it and make more gas. As you get older, your digestion might get slower, leading to more gas. Certain medicines can cause this, too.

Some sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners could be making you gassy, too. These include:

You could be gassy if you're eating foods that your body doesn't absorb well. Sometimes this is called a food intolerance. Common ones include dairy products or proteins like gluten in wheat or other grains. If you think your gas is related to high-fiber foods or a food intolerance, keep track of what you eat to help you figure it out.

Another reason you may be gassy has to do with the food you eat. Foods or supplements that are high in fiber are good for you, but they also can make you more gassy. These include:

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