ENT Health: Dizziness, Ear Infections & Sinus Relief Guide

Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for common ENT conditions ranging from chronic sinus infections to balance disorders and pediatric ear health.

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Causes of Outer Ear Pain

Outer ear pain occurs with many conditions, ranging from a minor infection of the ear canal to a severe ear injury, among others. Here's what you need to know about causes of outer/external ear pain.

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Nose Bleeds & Vitamin Deficiencies

Nosebleeds, also called epistaxis, have a variety of causes and occur more often in children under the age of 16. In most cases, nosebleeds are caused by minor trauma and stop bleeding within minutes, especially if ice is applied or the bridge of the nose is pinched.

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How to Sleep With Ear Infections

Although most common in children, ear infections occur in people of all ages. Often, ear infections are complications of the cold or a respiratory infection, but they also can result from irritants such as water being trapped inside the ear.

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How to Stop Sinus Drainage in the Throat

Sinus drainage occurs when excess mucus drains down the back of the throat. This post-nasal drip tends to trigger coughing, and contributes to the misery of allergy and cold symptoms.

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10 Common Communicable Diseases

Communicable diseases are caused by germs passed from one person to another. Viruses or bacteria are the most common germs causing communicable diseases. The common cold, strep throat, gastroenteritis and herpes infections are among the most common communicable diseases.

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Remedies for Inner Ear Itching

Itching in the inner ear can be caused by dry ears, earwax, infection, skin conditions or allergies. The best treatment depends on the cause. Minor itching related to dryness or too much earwax may be successfully treated at home, but see a doctor for persistent itching or pain .

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What Causes a Metallic Taste in the Mouth?

We tend to take our sense of taste for granted — until something goes wrong. A metallic taste in the mouth is a form of dysgeusia, an abnormality of the sense of taste.

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What Causes Red Ears in Children?

When your child appears to have red ears it could mean her body is attempting to get rid of a virus or bacteria. However, there are other causes of red ears in childhood.

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What Juice Helps a Sore Throat?

What juice helps a sore throat depends on what type of sore throat you have. Most sore throats don't benefit from juice at all, as juice's high acidic content can aggravate irritation. But a sore throat without other symptoms might be the result of dryness.

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Can Chamomile Tea Help With a Stuffy Nose & Cough?

Chamomile tea might help hydrate you when you have a stuffy nose and cough, but as of 2011, there is no scientific evidence that the herb itself will help ease your symptoms. A stuffy nose and cough can be features of the common cold or other medical problems.

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Itchy Nose Remedies

Nasal itchiness caused by allergies, irritants or a cold can usually be treated with home remedies and over-the-counter medicines.

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Treatments for a Sinus Toothache

Treatments for a Sinus Toothache

Sinusitis involving the sinuses in the cheekbones can cause pain in the upper rear teeth. Treating the sinusitis leads to relief of the related tooth pain.

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What Are Signs That You Need Your Tonsils Removed?

Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed on children, but sometimes adults need to have their tonsils removed, too. Infection is the most likely reason your doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy.

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Dry Throat Remedies

A dry throat is a common condition that often occurs during the cooler months of the year. It can occur at any time, however, depending on the cause. Allergies, colds, the flu, sinus congestion, smoking, environmental irritants and other conditions that lead to mouth breathing are common causes.

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Sore Throat After Drinking Beer

Beer contains various ingredients that may cause irritation in your throat if you have certain medical conditions. Common conditions that can cause soreness in your throat from drinking beer include sulfite sensitivity, grain allergies and alcohol intolerance.

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