Candida of the esophagus or the food pipe is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. The fungus normally lives in the mouth and the gastrointestinal tract. An overgrowth of the fungus or a fungal infection occurs when your immune or defense system is weakened.
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Tonsils are two clumps of lymph tissue situated on either side of the throat. They kill germs, build your immunity and help your body in resist infections. An infection of the tonsils is called tonsillitis. Tonsillitis usually occurs due to viral or bacterial causes.
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The outer ear is made up of cartilage. The thin layer of tissue surrounding the cartilage is called perichondrium. Perichondritis is infection of the skin and tissues surrounding the cartilage of the ear. Initially, ear cartilage infection appears like a skin infection.
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Shingles is an infection by the herpes zoster virus, which also causes chicken pox. This happens in people who have had chicken pox and the virus present in the nerve reactivates later on in life. Shingles causes a painful rash on one side of your body and can affect your ears.
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Ulcers on the tongue, or Aphthous ulcers, are white colored patches or lesions seen in the mouth. According to University of Pittsburgh, about 20 percent of all Americans encounter it at any given time.
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Steroid nasal sprays are used commonly to treat conditions like sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. They work by decreasing the inflammation in the nose, and are very effective in reducing allergy symptoms such as stuffy and runny nose, itching and sneezing. Flixonase nasal sprays, known as Flonase in the U.S.
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Tonsillectomy is an operation done to remove the tonsils. It is more commonly performed in children than in adults. Like any other surgery, tonsillectomy has risks. The problems that can arise particularly in adults include bleeding, pain, problems with anesthesia and delayed recovery.
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Otalgia is the medical terminology for ear pain. Ear pain can arise due to various causes. It is commonly due to local causes that arise from the ear or referred pain to the ear due to problems in nearby areas.
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Fungus in the ear is commonly caused by the fungus aspergillus, or candida. This condition is also called otomycosis. Fungal infection of the ear is commonly seen in tropical climates. It is more common in hot climates and in highly humid conditions.
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Everyone picks his nose at one time or the other. However, sometimes it becomes a habit. If this is done compulsively and excessively, you can have some harmful effects. Some children develop this bad habit, which may be difficult to stop. Teaching your child to use a handkerchief or tissue will help.
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