Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for common ENT conditions ranging from chronic sinus infections to balance disorders and pediatric ear health.
A sinus infection, or acute sinusitis, causes the sinuses around your eyes and nose to be inflamed and swollen. The swelling interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up. You may be congested, have a headache or even have fever.
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Laryngitis is the loss of your voice or hoarseness that occurs when you have swelling or irritation of your larynx, or voice box. Your voice box contains your vocal cords and is located at the top of your trachea, which is the airway to your lungs.
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Most sore throats are caused by a viral infection. Strep throat is an exception, caused by an infection with bacteria called group A Streptococcus. The infection, which occurs most often in school-aged children, can cause a very sore throat. Exercise typically will not make the infection itself worse.
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