Common ENT Conditions in Children – Paediatric ENT
IntroductionChildren 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 1)…
Dizziness (Giddiness) – Inner Ear Condition / Infection
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,…
Common Throat Symptoms
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…
Common Nose Conditions
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…
Common Nose Symptoms
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…
Common Ear Conditions
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.…
Common Ear Symptoms
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…