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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What Are the Treatments for a Pilonidal Cyst?

A pilonidal cyst is a small pouch or sac in the skin that commonly forms on the tailbone at the top of the buttocks. These cysts can fill with debris such as dead hair which pushes through the skin, creating a sinus cavity that can easily become infected.

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4 Ways to Cure Chronic Tonsillitis

Learn about the permanent ways to cure chronic tonsillitis, including tonsil removal and its recovery process. Understand why a tonsillectomy is necessary for recurring throat infections and how it can provide long-term relief from symptoms.

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My Nose Bleeds When I Am Swimming

Nosebleeds are relatively common, especially in children, according to NHS Choices. They occur when the tiny blood vessels in your nose are disturbed or become inflamed due to infection or increased pressure -- such as when you blow your nose or even hold your breath when swimming.

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A Runny Nose in a Toddler

As any tissue-toting parent can attest, a runny nose is unfortunately very common in toddlers. This symptom can be due to a variety of causes, including a head cold, the flu, allergies, a sinus infection or another infectious disease.

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Does Vitamin D3 Cause Dizziness?

Vitamin D-3 is a form of vitamin D known as cholecalciferol. If you consume too much vitamin D-3 from supplements over time, you may develop high levels of calcium in your blood. Although this does not directly lead to dizziness, hypercalcemia can cause dehydration, resulting in dizziness.

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Ruptured Eardrum in Children

Children are susceptible to rupture of the eardrum for several reasons. Some suffer from frequent ear infections, while others cannot resist poking things into their ear canals.

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Is Hot Soup Good for a Sore Throat?

When you're sick with a sore throat, the simple act of swallowing can be excruciating. Whether you're suffering from strep throat or the common cold, you can soothe your throat and make healing time more bearable by drinking lots of liquids, like hot soup.

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How to Treat a Dry Nose

A dry nose can be uncomfortable, but treating this symptom is crucial for your health. Learn the steps to treat a dry nose with saline sprays, humidifiers, and other natural remedies.

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Red Bumps at the Back of the Throat

Red bumps in the back of the throat can be part of your normal anatomy or a sign of a medical condition.Tonsils sit in the back of your mouth on either side of your tongue and, in some people, can be naturally large. They often have grooves in them, giving them a bumpy appearance.

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Inversion Dizziness

Inversion is when you hang upside down or are placed in an upside down position. You can use an inversion table or device to relieve back pain and decompress the spine. When upside down, your body has less gravitational pressure against the nerves and disks in your back and neck.

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Home Remedies for Stuffy Nose

Nasal congestion usually occurs when the mucous membranes inside the nose become inflamed and swollen, but may also be caused by excess, thick mucus in the nose. The sinuses can also become inflamed, worsening a stuffy nose.

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Vertigo Inner Ear Exercises

Vertigo occurs when otoliths, or mineral crystals normally present in the vestibule of your inner, become displaced and migrate into the ear canals. When you move your head in a certain way, usually when you look up, the otoliths shift and cause a spinning sensation that can persist up to a minute.

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Acid Reflux and Throat Symptoms

When you've got a nagging tickle in your throat or a hoarse voice, you're probably not thinking of your stomach as a possible cause -- but it might be. You've likely heard of acid reflux and the typical stomach symptoms associated with it.

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Which Foods Can Cause Nasal Congestion?

Nasal congestion occurs when nasal tissues swell due to inflammation of the blood vessels; it is often exacerbated by excess mucus production. This condition can have a variety of causes: allergies, viral illnesses, hay fever, sinusitis or negative reactions to medications.

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Ear Wax or Swimmer's Ear?

It can be difficult to determine if pain in your ear is caused by an accumulation of ear wax or swimmer’s ear, a common type of ear infection. Both conditions share some of the same symptoms.

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Smelly Mucus in the Nose

Smelly mucus in the nose may be a sign that you have a sinus infection, also called sinusitis. The American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery reports that a history of thick drainage that's foul smelling and tasting is a symptom of chronic sinusitis.

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Children With Nosebleeds at Night

Your child's nose is rich in blood vessels that lie close to the surface of the lining and help to warm the air she inhales. Because of their shallow depth, these vessels are vulnerable to irritation and injury.

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