Ear infections:

Ear infections are one of the most prevalent ENT disorders. They occur when germs become trapped inside the middle of the ear.It causes pain and swelling/bulging of the eardrum.The eustachian tube, a tiny canal that originates in the ear and drains into the back of the throat, usually keeps unwanted germs out. If this tube is too small or becomes swollen shut by swelling or clogged by fluid and mucus, bacteria, or other microbes can enter the ear and cause an infection.

Symptoms:

1. Pain an pressure
2. Fever
3. Difficulty hearing
4. Nausea and vomiting
5. Fluid discharge ( suggestive of a perforation)
6. Loss of balance

Treatment:

1. Apply a warm cloth to the affected ear.
2. Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
3. Use OTC or prescription ear drops to relieve pain.
4. Take OTC decongestants like pseudoephedrine (sudafed).
5. Avoid sleeping on the affected ear.

Nosebleeds ( also called epistaxis ) can occur easily because of the location of the nose and the close-to- the-surface location of blood vessels in the lining of your nose.

Causes for nosebleed:

1. Dry air
2. Nose picking
3. Cold ( upper respiratory infections) and sinusitis
4. Blowing your nose with force
5. Inserting an object into your nose
6. Injury to the nose and/or face
7. Allergic and non allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal lining)
8. Blood-thinning drugs (aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, war fair, and others )
9. Cocaine and other drugs inhaled through the nose
10. Chemical irritants
11. High altitudes
12. Deviated septum ( an abnormal shape of the wall that separates the two sides of the nose )
13. Frequent use of nasal sprays and medications to treat itchy, runny or stuffy nose.
14. Consumption of alcohol
15. Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia or von willebrand disease or leukemia
16. High blood pressure
17. Facial and nasal surgery
18. Nasal tumors
19. Nasal polyps
20. Atherosclerosis
21. Immune thrombocytopenia
22. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
23. pregnancy

The functioning of ears, nose and throat properly is very essential for our survival and the medical abbreviation for ears, nose and throat is ENT.

ENT specialist proper name is Otolaryngologist.

EARS:

These are the sensory organs that are related to hearing. They also provide you with a sense of balance.

Ear Disorder: Like ear infections

Ear infections–These occur when germs enter the ear.

1. Hearing loss
2. Balance problems

NOSE:

This is a sensory organ that is related to smell. It also helps in humidifying air and prevents germs from entering into our body.

Nose disorder: Like sinus infections

Sinus infection– Sinuses are the cavities in the area of eyes and nose in the skull. Symptoms of Sinuses are:

1. Headaches
2. Running nose
3. Bad breath
4. Toothaches
5. Sneezing and coughing

THROAT:

It provides a route for air to reach lungs. It also provides a route for food and water to enter into your digestive tract.

 Throat Disorder: Like Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis– It is caused due to the Infection of the tonsils. It is very common condition, which cause severe pain in the throat.