Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for common ENT conditions ranging from chronic sinus infections to balance disorders and pediatric ear health.
With steadily rising levels of environmental pollutants permeating the air, it is no surprise that, according to the Center for Disease Control, sinusitis currently affects 30.6 million American citizens—and that number is growing daily.
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One task your nose is responsible for is the moistening and warming of air before it enters your lungs. The inside of your nose contains tiny blood vessels that lie very close to the surface of your nasal passages. Nose bleeds, also referred to as epistaxis, occur when these tiny blood vessels get damaged.
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Sinus pressure and nausea are common symptoms of a wide variety of illnesses and often occur together. Sinuses are moist air spaces in the skull, behind the face. The spaces may fill with fluid, causing pressure behind the eyes, cheekbones and nose.
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A sore throat with the feeling of a lump is associated with post nasal drip, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
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A sore and swollen throat, a medical condition called pharyngitis, is often accompanied by scratchiness, painful swallowing and swollen tonsils. Most sore throats do not indicate a serious condition and usually resolve on their own.
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An auricular hematoma, more commonly known as cauliflower ear, occurs when the cartilage of the outer ear is damaged. Boxers and wrestlers are at particular risk for this injury, but any blow to the ear can result in damage and lead to cauliflower ear.
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A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of your tonsils, lymph tissue that is located at the back of your throat. A tonsillectomy may be performed if you constantly suffer from tonsillitis, a condition involving inflammation or infection of your tonsils.
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Strep throat and tinnitus are two unrelated conditions, though they can occur at the same time in certain instances. The conditions are not caused by one another and occur for different reasons. If you have strep throat, but also experience ringing in your ears, there is an explanation that may ease your mind.
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Low to moderate exercise may help improve your immune response when suffering from common cold symptoms such as a sore throat. However, if your sore throat is accompanied by additional symptoms such as a fever, you may want to avoid exercise until symptoms subside.
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Several different conditions cause sore throats. The most common conditions are those that are due to infections. While viral throat infections are more common, they usually cause less severe symptoms and do not require antibiotics.
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While typically not a serious concern, a dry and itchy throat is a common -- and irritating -- complaint, particularly if it occurs frequently or over an extended period of time.
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Olive oil is a common home remedy for removing earwax, or cerumen. Earwax is normally present in the ear, acting to protect your inner ear from bacteria or irritating substances such as dust or debris. It also lines the ear membranes, protecting your ear from water-causing infections.
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One of the oldest systems of medicine is India's traditional system of Ayurveda, which has been handed down by word of mouth and through ancient texts. The Ayurvedic medical system emphasizes the use of herbs to improve health and treat ailments and diseases (1).
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A small flap of cartilage located in the throat, the epiglottis typically remains upright and allows air to pass freely into the larynx and lungs. When you swallow, however, the epiglottis inverts to cover the larynx and prevent liquids and foods from entering the airway and lungs.
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Acne commonly affects the faces and ears of infants. This condition typically does not need treatment -- it usually resolves on its own within a few weeks. If your baby continues to have acne past this point, contact your pediatrician.
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Dizziness can be a frightening experience and can happen to anyone. According to the Merck Manual, 40 percent of individuals older than the age of 40 will experience dizziness. There are several different etiologies that may cause dizziness upon standing or waking up.
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If your child tells you he feels dizzy, don’t be unduly alarmed, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP. Dizziness is common among healthy children and can result from a child spinning around during play, or from getting up too quickly from squatting or sitting down.
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As a parent, few experiences are more distressing than seeing your child in pain. Chances are a sore throat will occasionally be the cause of such suffering. The majority of sore throats in adults and children are viral infections that require no medication for treatment.
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A sore throat can cause misery for your toddler, particularly if she is too small to verbalize what she is feeling. Sore throats are common and are often a sign that your toddler is getting a cold or the flu.
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Dizziness when getting up from lying down is called postural or orthostatic hypotension. It can occur when the brain receives incorrect information about the body's position in relation to its surroundings and movements.
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