Can Acid Reflux Cause Snoring?

ENT

The Overlooked Link Between Acid Reflux and Nasal Obstruction Why many patients—and even many doctors—miss one of the hidden causes of snoring. Snoring is usually blamed on obesity, a deviated nasal septum, enlarged tonsils, allergies, or sleep apnoea. Yet one...

Not Every Vertigo Is Ménière’s Disease

ENT

If you’ve been diagnosed with Ménière’s disease — or suspect you have it — it’s worth pausing before accepting that label. Vertigo is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and many different conditions can cause the same spinning, dizzy sensation....

Why Vertigo Gets Misdiagnosed

Neurotology-neurotologist

Vertigo Misdiagnosis Few symptoms in medicine create as much frustration and confusion as vertigo. Many patients spend months — sometimes years — visiting multiple clinics trying to understand why they continue to feel dizzy, unstable, mentally foggy, or disconnected...

Can Air Conditioners Trigger Sinus Problems?

ENT, paediatric ent

Air Conditioner & Sinus If you’ve ever noticed a stuffy nose, dry throat, or sinus pressure after spending hours in air conditioning, you’re not alone. While ACs don’t directly cause sinus infections, they can create conditions that irritate your sinuses. Here’s...
Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

ENT

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a significant and preventable health concern, impacting individuals across various professions and recreational activities. A major contributor to this growing problem is the widespread use of earphones and headphones....
Understanding Fissured Tongue

Understanding Fissured Tongue

ENT, Head and Neck

What is a Fissured Tongue Fissured tongue, also medically known as lingua plicata or scrotal tongue, is a benign (non-cancerous) condition characterized by the presence of one or more grooves or furrows on the top surface of the tongue. These fissures can vary in...

Chronic Nasal Discharge? It Could Be a CSF Leak

ENT

CSF Leak: More Than Just a Runny Nose A persistent runny nose may seem harmless, but in some cases, it could be a sign of something far more serious—a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak. Often mistaken for simple rhinorrhea due to allergies or sinus infections, a CSF leak...