Vertigo or dizziness is the feeling of imbalance. When you have vertigo you feel that either you or the surroundings around you are spinning. It is a symptom, of a variety of conditions, rather than a disease. Vertigo causes can be inside the inner ear, brain or nerve pathway. The problem can occur at any … Continue reading Vertigo – Causes and Types
Amphotericin B is an important drug in ENT practice. Therefore, it is oft repeated in DNB and MS theory exams. We have uploaded 3 images which cover all sub-topics under this drug. We have included a few excerpts from the images in this blog post. Readers please note that - AmB refers to Amphotericin B. … Continue reading Amphotericin B
Allergic rhinitis refers to a number of symptoms occurring in the nose due to allergy. Hay fever, as it is commonly known, occurs when our body is sensitive to any particle in air. Pollen is the most common particle causing allergy. The symptoms are similar to cold with sneezing, runny nose and watering of eyes, … Continue reading Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
Tonsillitis is the infection of tonsils. Tonsils are pads of lymph tissue in the upper part of throat. Tonsillitis is caused by bacteria and viruses. It produces throat pain, difficulty in swallowing, fever, weakness and cough. The treatment consists of appropriate antibiotics (in the case of bacterial tonsillitis), pain killers and supportive measures. Because tonsillitis … Continue reading Tonsillitis in Children
A migraine is a powerful headache causing severe pulsing or throbbing pain on one side of head. The headache may frequently be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and flashes of light. A migraine can last from a few hours to a few days. The severity often prevents one from doing routine activities. Sufferers get confined to … Continue reading Migraine Headache
A headache is a painful sensation in any part of the head. It affects everyone regardless of age, sex or social status. A number of conditions can cause headache. It may be associated with other symptoms also. Headache is the most common condition for which people seek treatment. A minor headache is not bothersome. But … Continue reading Headache
The common cold is a viral upper respiratory tract infection. The common cold makes many kids miss school and adults work from home. It is usually harmless and resolves within 5-7 days. The common cold is the most common viral infection in the word. It is contagious and occurs mostly during the winter and rainy … Continue reading The Common Cold
Sore throat is painful, itchy and burning sensation that occurs in the back of your throat. It is more common in winter and monsoon months. There is usually nothing to worry about a sore throat. It heals within a week normally. The medical term for sore throat is pharyngitis. Most of the cases of sore … Continue reading Sore Throat
In our previous post we discussed about the home remedies for snoring. In this, we shall see- what are the surgical options for treating sleep apnea. Sleep surgery is a highly evolved branch of sleep medicine under the purview of otolaryngologists (ENT specialists). It includes a variety of skillful surgeries addressing the airway, neck, throat … Continue reading Snoring and Sleep Surgery
In our previous post we discussed about the causes, risk factors and treatment options for snoring. We briefly touched upon the topic of behavioral changes which can help you overcome snoring. These constitute the home remedies for snoring. We have compiled a list of 7 easy remedies to reduce your snoring and let your partner … Continue reading Overcome Snoring in 5 Easy Steps
