What is Speech Therapy? Speech therapy is the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication problems and speech disorders. It includes a variety of strategies like articulation therapy, language intervention activities, and, swallowing therapy. Speech and language pathologists, also known as speech therapists, give the therapy. Speech and Language Therapy Who needs speech therapy? There is … Continue reading Speech and Language Therapy
Overview A nasal polyp is a grape-like non-cancerous growth of the mucus membrane of the nose. It occurs mainly in patients of chronic sinusitis and allergy. Polyps can occur in either nasal cavity at the region where the sinuses open into the nose. Small polyps do not cause much obstruction but large and multiple ones … Continue reading Nasal Polyps
In our previous posts, we discussed the causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sinus infections. In the current post, we’ll see in detail the home remedies for sinus infection. We shall also see how to prevent sinus infections. The home remedies include simple measures that you can perform at home. Let us see what … Continue reading Sinusitis – Prevention and Home Remedies
We discussed the causes, types, symptoms, and risk factors of sinusitis in the previous posts. In this, we shall see the diagnosis and treatment of sinus infection. Most of the cases present to an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist and a few may go to an infectious disease specialist or the local physician. The diagnosis involves … Continue reading Diagnosis and Treatment of Sinusitis
The sinuses are hollow spaces in between the eyes, behind our cheekbones, and inside the forehead. They produce mucus to keep the nasal cavities moist and prevent dust particles from going into the lungs. They also help reduce the weight of the head. Sinus infections occur when drainage of sinuses are blocked. In the previous … Continue reading CAUSES OF SINUSITIS
Sinus infection or sinusitis is the inflammation of sinuses. Sinuses are empty spaces inside our head and help to reduce its weight. They are lined by a mucus membrane and are usually filled with air. Symptoms due to sinus infection include nose block, nasal discharge, facial pressure, reduced sense of smell, tiredness, fatigue, pain behind … Continue reading SINUSITIS – What is it? What are the symptoms?
In our previous post we saw what causes vertigo and the different types of vertigo. In the current post we shall delve into its treatment. Firstly, we must understand that vertigo is only a symptom and it is the underlying disorder that needs to be treated. So, it is important to diagnose it before you … Continue reading Vertigo Treatment
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
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
