How Long Does the Flu Last? Recovery Tips
Discover how long the flu lasts, symptoms, and recovery tips. Learn expert advice from Healthhype to feel better fast. Act now for relief! The flu is a frustrating illness >> Read More ...
Ears, Nose and Throat
Anatomy and Function of the Uvula
The uvula is the elongated hanging structure visible at the back of the throat. It is sometimes called the hanging ball in the throat and is suspended above the >> Read More ...
Nasal Sprays – Steroid, Anthistamine, Saline, Decongestant
Drugs Available as Nasal Sprays A variety of drugs are used in the form of a nasal spray. It is also increasingly being explored as a route of administration for several other drugs. The currently available nasal sprays include Antihistamines Corticosteroids Topical decongestants Saline >> Read More ...
Blurry Vision and Cloudy or Hazy Vision
The sense of vision is enabled by several components in the human eye and close to it – the visual apparatus of the eye, the nerves that carry signals to the brain and brain centers that decipher these impulses. Light has to enter the eye unobstructed, be refracted (bent) by the cornea and lens at the optimal angles >> Read More ...
Post-Nasal Drip (Mucus, Phlegm, Pus Draining Back of Throat)
The mucosal epithelium lining the nasal passages ensures that a constant supply of mucus maintains the health of upper respiratory tract. The movement of air has a drying effect so the mucus keeps the area moistened. Dust and airborne microbes are trapped in the mucus and not allowed to travel deeper into the respiratory >> Read More ...
Inner Ear Infection, Inflammation (Labyrinthitis, Otitis Interna)
The inner ear has several structures that are responsible for the sense of hearing and balance. It has a passage known as the labyrinth which can be divided into the a bony part which lies in the temporal bone of the skull and a membranous part that runs within the bony labyrinth. These two parts of the labyrinth are >> Read More ...
Congested Sinuses , Sinus Inflammation and Infection (Sinusitis)
The paranasal sinuses are hollow air-filled cavities in the skull. There are four pairs of paranasal sinuses known as the frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid and maxillary sinuses. These cavities are lined with a mucous membrane and its secretions usually drain through small openings (ostia) into the nasal cavity. Since the sinuses >> Read More ...
Sinus Cavities (Paranasal Sinuses) Location, Anatomy, Pictures
The sinus cavities, proper term paranasal sinuses, are hollow air-filled cavities in the skull located around the nasal cavity. These rather unassuming pockets in the skull bone may have several important functions and are also prone to diseases that affect the nasal cavity. All the paranasal sinuses are connected to >> Read More ...
Dripping Nose – Clear Watery, Blood, Thick White and Green
Why does the nose drip mucus? Nasal problems typically present with a runny nose or nasal congestion. The mucous membrane lining the inside of the nasal cavity produces mucus throughout the day to keep the membrane moist. The constant movement of air through the nasal cavity with breathing can quickly dry up the membranes >> Read More ...
Quinsy (Peritonsillar Abscess) Throat Tonsil Abscess
What is a quinsy? A quinsy is another term for a peritonsillar abscess (PTA). It is a collection of pus in the throat (pharynx) region specifically between the tonsil tissue and the capsule surrounding it. A quinsy progresses from a tonsillitis to cellulitis and eventually an abscess forms. It is a more common infection of >> Read More ...
Zenker Diverticulum
What is Zenker diverticulum? Zenker diverticulum is an outpouching of the wall of the upper esophagus (gullet). It is rare and almost only seen in the elderly. Outpouchings are protrusions of the wall of a hollow cavity. It can occur in any part of the gut and a more common type is seen in the large intestine. Zenker >> Read More ...