Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Archives

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) disorders encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. These disorders can impact various functions, including hearing, breathing, swallowing, and balance. Some common ENT disorders:

Ear Disorders:

Otitis Media: An infection or inflammation of the middle ear, common in children, often resulting in ear pain and fever.
Tinnitus: A condition characterized by ringing or buzzing noises in the ears without an external source.
Hearing Loss: Can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, noise exposure, infections, and earwax buildup.
Meniere’s Disease: A disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

Nose Disorders:

Sinusitis: Inflammation or infection of the sinuses, leading to congestion, facial pain, and nasal discharge.
Allergic Rhinitis: An allergic reaction causing sneezing, itching, and a runny or blocked nose.
Nasal Polyps: Noncancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passage that can cause breathing difficulties and frequent infections.

Throat Disorders:

Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils, often due to a viral or bacterial infection, causing sore throat and difficulty swallowing.
Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, leading to hoarseness or loss of voice.
Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat and discomfort.

Head and Neck Disorders:

Sleep Apnoea: A serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, often due to throat muscles relaxing excessively during sleep.
Thyroid Disorders: Conditions affecting the thyroid gland, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, can impact metabolism and overall health.

Diagnosis and treatment of ENT disorders often involve a combination of medical history review, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests such as audiograms, imaging studies, and endoscopic evaluations. Treatments may include medications, surgery, or lifestyle changes depending on the specific condition and its severity. Read more about common ENT issues below.

Is Tonsillitis Contagious?
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Is Tonsillitis Contagious?

Is Tonsillitis Contagious? (and other common questions about sore throats!) Tonsillitis, an inflammation of the tonsils, raises a common question: is it contagious? Caused by viruses or bacteria, tonsillitis can indeed be spread through airborne droplets, personal contact, and shared items. Understanding its contagious nature and implementing preventive measures [...]

Common infections, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Tonsillitis, Sore throat|

Quinsy- a complication of tonsillitis
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Quinsy- a complication of tonsillitis

Quinsy- a complication of tonsillitis symptoms who gets it? causes treatment What is Quinsy? Quinsy occurs when an abscess forms at the top of one of the tonsils An abscess is a collection (or bag) of pus The tonsils are the 2 lumps you [...]

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Tonsils, Tonsillitis, Tonsillectomy, Sore throat, Tonsillar abscess, Quinsy|

Removal of ear wax- when and how?
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Removal of ear wax- when and how?

Removal of ear wax- when and how? symptoms causes treatment prevention What is ear wax? Ear wax is also known as “cerumen”. It’s a yellow or brownish substance made by the lining of the ears. It naturally protects the ears by water-proofing them, [...]

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Blocked Ears, Ear wax|

Swimmer’s Ear- causes, symptoms & treatment
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Swimmer’s Ear- causes, symptoms & treatment

Swimmer's Ear-causes, symptoms & treatment What is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection or inflammation of the outer parts of ear. It is also known as Otitis Externa. In Swimmer’s Ear there is inflammation of the outer ear canal (the part between your outer ear and eardrum). The [...]

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Blocked Ears, Otitis Externa, Swimmer's Ear|

What causes blocked ears?
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What causes blocked ears?

What causes blocked ears? What causes blocked ears? People often attend the doctor complaining of blocked ears. There are several common causes of blocked ears that a doctor will usually check for. Here are some of the most frequent issues. Ear wax Glands in the skin inside your ears [...]

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Blocked Ears, Otitis Media, Middle Ear Infection, Tinnitus, Ear wax|

Vertigo- symptoms, causes & treatment
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Vertigo- symptoms, causes & treatment

Vertigo- symptoms, causes & treatment what is Vertigo? diagnosis causes treatment What is vertigo? Light-headedness, faintness or dizziness are not the same as vertigo. A fear of heights is also not vertigo. Vertigo is defined as the feeling you’re moving when you’re not. [...]

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Nervous System (Brain & Nerves), Vertigo|

Symptoms of Glandular Fever
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Symptoms of Glandular Fever

What are the Symptoms of Glandular Fever? What is Glandular Fever? Glandular Fever is the common name for a viral illness called Infectious Mononucleosis. It is usually caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)- a type of herpes virus (related to the cold sore and chicken pox viruses), [...]

Common infections, Sore throat, Glandular Fever|

How to use a nasal spray correctly
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How to use a nasal spray correctly

How to use a nasal spray correctly Lots of people use steroid nasal sprays to treat hay fever and allergic rhinitis. However, if their technique for using the nasal spray is incorrect, it can lead to poor results and uncontrolled symptoms, as the medication does not get delivered to the right place! Every [...]

Allergies & Asthma, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Hay fever|

What’s the best nasal spray for hayfever?
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What’s the best nasal spray for hayfever?

The best treatments for hay fever ? It's that time of year again when the pollen count starts to climb, and hay fever sufferers begin to experience the dreaded, familiar symptoms of itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion and sneezing. For some people, it's mild enough, but others get more severe symptoms that interfere [...]

Allergies & Asthma, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Hay fever|

Mumps- what causes it & what are the symptoms?
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Mumps- what causes it & what are the symptoms?

Mumps- what causes it & what are the symptoms? spread symptoms complications management What is mumps and what causes it? Mumps is a viral illness, which causes swelling of the salivary glands (the glands in the head and neck that produce spit), fever and sometimes other symptoms and [...]

Travel Health & Infectious Disease, Common infections, Children & Babies, Mumps, Parotid Gland|

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