Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for common ENT conditions ranging from chronic sinus infections to balance disorders and pediatric ear health.
Teething is an obviously painful stage of development for babies and toddlers. The pain of teething may precede the actual eruption of the teeth for days or weeks. This can confuse and unnecessarily worry parents. Their baby or toddler is in obvious pain, but there is no evidence of anything out of the ordinary.
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Tinnitus is a term that describes ringing in the ears. Usually it occurs in both ears and is only perceptible to the person experiencing the ringing. In rare cases, however, tinnitus goes along with other conditions that may be the cause of the ringing.
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If you take supplements that contain mega amounts of vitamins, you may experience symptoms of toxicity. However, not all vitamins produce this reaction.
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Ear wax protects your inner ear from dirt and other foreign matter. However, too much ear wax can affect your hearing and cause dizziness, pain or itching. For mild to moderate amounts of ear wax buildup, you can clean your ears with a hydrogen peroxide solution at home.
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Sinus infections occur when the lining of the sinus cavity becomes swollen, irritated and inflamed, blocking normal drainage, according to the Mayo Clinic. Due to blockage, mucus builds up within the sinuses and bacteria sets in, leading to an infection.
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Sore, dry throats can occur in the morning even when you aren’t sick. Fortunately, this dry and sore throat is typically related to irritation and tends to improve as the day wears on. Home remedies to reduce dryness can help improve your symptoms.
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Your sinuses are the tiny air-filled pockets located along your eyes, nose, cheekbones and forehead. While sinus infections often stem from a cold or some other upper respiratory infection, they can also be triggered by allergies, nasal problems or seasonal changes.
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Ear pain is a hallmark of childhood; almost all children have experienced earaches at one time in their short lives. Some ear pain is the sign of a bacterial infection, while other discomfort may be simply a result of congestion or a change in air pressure.
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Ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus, has impacted at least 50 million people in the U.S., according to a report in the August 2010 issue of “American Journal of Medicine.
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A sinus rinse using salt water will help you clear up a sinus infection and help you breathe better. The salt in the rinse creates an alkalizing environment that kills bacteria, according to the Pediatric Oncology Resource Center. Additionally, salt dehydrates mucus, which is a breeding ground for airborne pathogens.
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When fluid accumulates in the ear, it can cause pressure. Remedies used for treating ear pressure caused by fluid rely on clearing the fluid and treating the condition that caused the fluid to accumulate. In general, fluid can form due to an infection or from poorly functioning eustachian tubes.
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infection. If you are taking insulin for diabetes or other diseases, taking amoxicillin might give you cause for concern.
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Postnasal drip is the sensation of accumulated or dripping mucus from the back of the nose. Chronic postnasal drip persists longer than two months and often occurs in conjunction with allergies, chronic sinusitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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At some point in your life, you've no doubt suffered from a sore throat. That scratchy, dry or painful sensation is often extremely uncomfortable and can make it difficult for you to swallow, but it's rarely a cause for alarm. Most of the time, simple self-care measures go a long way in easing your discomfort.
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When you step off of the elliptical or you've finished a round of weight lifting, you may notice that you experience a ringing or high pitched sound in your ear.
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Sore throats are common for adults and children alike. Though they seem to occur most often in the winter, people can get sore throats year round, whenever they are sick or have overused their voice. Other medical conditions and treatments like chemotherapy for cancer can also cause a person to have a sore throat.
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Earaches can affect people of any age. Children often suffer earaches stemming from infections because of an accumulation of too much water from a day in the pool. No matter the age or the cause, earaches are always unpleasant. A common method of relief is the use of hydrogen peroxide.
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If you spend a significant amount of time at the pool or beach, you have probably suffered from ear pain because of swimmer's ear at some point. Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the ear canal resulting from a buildup of water.
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A bad cough and a sore throat are common symptoms that are found together. According to MedlinePlus, the cough reflex is initiated by throat irritation. Once someone begins coughing, the cough can further aggravate the throat, leading to a consistent cough.
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Seasonal and other allergies can cause your nasal passages to swell and become irritated. This swelling and irritation is known as rhinitis.
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