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Introduction Children are prone to ENT conditions because many structures within the ENT region are developmentally immature and are prone to dysfunction (poor functioning). For example, the eustachian tube (fig…

Dizziness (or giddiness) is a very common complaint among patients. It generally refers to a sense of imbalance, lightheadedness, unsteadiness or motion sickness. When patients complain of a spinning sensation,…

SorethroatSore throat is one of the most common symptoms seen by an ENT surgeon. There are many causes of sore throat including infection, allergy and reflux disease. Generally, it is…

Nasal PolypsNasal polyps are growths found in the nose as a result of inflammation of mucous membranes of the nose and sinuses. They cause nasal obstruction, hyposmia (decrease sense of…

Nasal symptoms such as runny nose (rhinorrhea), blockage, sneezing, bleeding, pain and reduce sense of smell are common. Common causes include allergy, infection and tumor.RhinorrheaDischarge from the nose can present…

Acute Otitis Media (middle ear infection)Middle ear infections usually affect children although adults are not exempt. The usual source is an ascending infection from the nasopharynx up the Eustachian tube.…

Ear symptoms are common. There are five main symptoms which include otalgia (ear pain), otorrhea (ear discharge), hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing) and dizziness (see Dizziness).OtalgiaEar pain is common and generally indicates…