We all experience some irritation of the ear to the point where it is tender to touch, itchy, red or even painful. Similarly we also experience changes in the sense of hearing where even sounds of moderate volume appear to be too loud. Most of us refer to this as sensitive ears and it can be caused by a host of >> Read More ...
The outer ear extends from clearly visible pinna (auricle) to the ear canal (external auditory canal) and ends at the ear drum (tympanic membrane). The outer ear focuses sound waves onto the eardrum which then vibrates. After transmission of these vibrations through the middle ear and stimulation of the hearing apparatus >> Read More ...
Sinus pain is a common nose-related problem and usually indicates that the sinuses are inflamed. Most of the time this is due to an infection, which often starts with the flu or a common cold and continues thereafter. Sinus pain can contribute to headaches and eye pain. It can also affect a person’s ability to >> Read More ...
What is pharyngitis? A sore throat, or pharyngitis, can vary in intensity from mild discomfort in the back of the throat, to a dull ache or pain in the throat. Although subjective, the term ‘sore throat‘ is used to indicate any irritation in the throat that may also involve the back of the mouth (oropharynx), >> Read More ...
A sore throat is a common problem and most of the time it is acute. This means that it is intense but short lived. However, there are cases where a sore throat can be recurrent or persistent in which case it is referred to as chronic. A sore throat is a symptom and the exact underlying cause needs to be identified and >> Read More ...
Sneezing, nasal itching and a runny nose may be symptoms of many different nasal conditions. When it is triggered by otherwise harmless substances which does not affect others, then this may be described as a sensitive nose. This term may also be applied to people who detect and react to odors that are otherwise not a >> Read More ...
The outer ear, and specifically the ear canal, is a delicate environment that the body has to maintain to prevent bugs and infection while facilitating the sense of hearing. With constant exposure to the external environment, a host of different problems can arise and lead to symptoms like an itchy ear, moisture in the >> Read More ...
We all suffer with a blocked nose at times, like when we catch a cold. Most of the time this nasal congestion is for a short period of time and eventually eases on its own till it clears completely. However, some people may suffer with chronic nasal problems where a blocked nose is persistent. Apart from medical treatment >> Read More ...
There are a host of different substances that enter the nose as we breath. Dust, pollen, smoke and variety of other chemicals as well as microbes are constantly making contact with both the outer and inner surfaces of the nose. These substances can cause irritation or trigger allergies and the microbes may lead to nasal >> Read More ...
Mucus is produced along the entire course of the respiratory tract, from the nose to the lungs. It serves several important functions, such as keeping the respiratory tract moist which is prone to drying with airflow and to trap dust and microbes which may enter with the inflowing air. However, there are instances where >> Read More ...
