Nasal Sinusitis
Nasal Sinusitis Decoded Nasal sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones of the face and head surrounding the nose. They include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses. They are lined with mucous membranes and help to lighten the skull, provide...
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Temporomandibular Joint You may not have heard of it, but you use it hundreds of times every day. It is the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. It is also called the jaw joint. This joint allows your lower jaw to...
Rhinitis Medicamentosa
Rhinitis medicamentosa Is otherwise known as rebound rhinitis is a condition characterized by nasal congestion without running nose or sneezing that is triggered by the use of nasal decongestant medications for more than 4-6 days. Each time the medicine is applied...
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
What is the Eustachian tube and what does it do? The Eustachian tube is a narrow tube that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose. The middle ear space behind the eardrum is normally filled with air. The Eustachian tube is normally closed but opens from...
Common Cold or Flu? How to Tell the Difference (Plus Bacterial Infection Signs)
Common Cold Symptoms: What to Expect The common cold is one of the most frequent reasons people miss work or school, yet it's often misunderstood. While a cold is rarely serious, knowing what to expect can help you manage it with less guesswork—and recognize when...
Glue ear – Otitis Media with Effusion
What is Glue ear or OME Glue ear, also known as otitis media with effusion, is a condition in which fluid builds up in the middle ear. This fluid can cause a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear, and it can also interfere with hearing. The condition is called...
Allergic Rhinitis
What is allergic rhinitis? The nose is separated into two passages by a wall of cartilage called the septum and is lined with a membrane that produces mucus. The mucus, a thin clear liquid, traps small particles and bacteria that are drawn into the nose as a person...
What causes Ear Pain during Flight Travel?
Ear Pain During Flight: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It Ear pain during flight is common — especially during descent. That uncomfortable feeling of pressure, fullness, blocked ears or even sharp pain usually happens because the pressure inside the middle ear is...
Perichondritis – Cauliflower ear – Cotton Ear Bud Damage
Perichondritis of Ear– Cause and Treatment Perichondritis of ear, is an infection and inflammation of the perichondrium, the connective tissue surrounding the cartilage of the outer ear. If neglected, it can damage the cartilage permanently and lead to deformity of...