Department Of
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)

Conditions

ENT illnesses and diseases come in a broad variety of forms, with a corresponding spectrum of symptoms. In addition, some of these symptoms are more prevalent than others. For example, patients with ear, nose, and throat illnesses may suffer a variety of similar symptoms. 

The following are four of the most frequent ENT conditions:

Ear Infections

Ear illnesses are the most frequent form of ENT problems, accounting for about half of all cases. To put it simply, ear infections arise when germs or bacteria get stuck in the inner ear canal and become infected. A little tube canal in your ear drains undesired bacteria and sends them down to the neck; if that tube canal is too small or gets blocked, a person may suffer from an ear ailment.

Some of the most common signs that a person afflicted with an ear illness would experience are as follows:

• Experiencing Nausea and Vomiting
• Ear Pain and Pressure
• Discharge of Fluids from the Ear
• High Fever
• Trouble in Hearing 
• Loss of Balance

The most prevalent patients of ear disorders tend to be children and toddlers, and it is generally accepted that ear infections are the most common kind of infection among children and toddlers.

Because toddlers are unable to communicate, it is critical to understand how to determine if they have an ear infection or not. The following are the signs and symptoms of an ear infection in a toddler:

• Eating or Drinking Disorders
• Pulling or Tugging on the Ears
• Responding Negligently to Loud Noises or When Called Their Name
• An increase in uneasiness during bedtime

Strep Throat Problem

The medical word streptococci, a family of bacteria, is shortened to strep throat. A strep throat can occur if germs infect the throat’s surrounding tissues. The symptoms of strep throat may be similar to those of other throat infections, such as those listed below.

• Sore Throat
• Difficulty Eating and Drinking
• Expanded or Enlarged Tonsils
• Enlargement of Lymph Nodes
• White Patches on the Back of Throat or Tonsils
• High Fever
• Extreme Body Pains
• Unnecessary fatigue

Sinusitis Issue

If the germs proliferate and spread to the four hollow recesses of the skull, you may get sinusitis, affecting the sinuses surrounding the eyes and nose. This may result in the following consequences:

• Bacterial Trap
• Inflammation
• Pressure on the Eyes
• Excess Pain

Individuals are more prone to get sinusitis since it is a prevalent common cold; consequently, people are more likely to become infected with it, particularly during the winter season. In the case of an allergy that is not addressed for longer than 12 weeks, chronic sinusitis develops. Among the signs and symptoms of this condition are:

• Headaches
• Harsh or Dry Cough
• Nasal Fluid Discharge
• High Fever
• Whole-Body Tiredness
• Intense Toothache

Sleep Apnea Disease

Apnea is a medical word meaning inability to breathe, and sleep apnea refers to a brief lack of breath during sleep. Among the possible signs and symptoms of this condition are:

• Daytime Sleepiness
• Frequent nighttime awakenings
• Depression
• When you wake up, you feel tired.
• Mood changes
• Morning headaches
• Waking up with a sore or dry throat

Apnea occurs in 4% of middle-aged men and 2% of middle-aged women, particularly in obese persons. Sleep apnea, if left untreated, may lead to serious health issues, such as high blood pressure.