Is it a Cold or Covid 19?

Cold or Covid 19? The common cold and COVID are both respiratory illnesses, the former affect only the upper respiratory track while the latter can affect the lungs too. Both of these viruses can cause similar symptoms, like cough, sore throat, runny nose, and body...

Adenoids and Adenoidectomy

Adenoid – Location, function and Removal Adenoids are made of glandular tissue and are part of the immune system. They trap bacteria and viruses which you breathe in through your nose. Like tonsils, they contain cells and antibodies of the immune system to help...

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?

Why does my Ear Pain during Flight Ear pain is the most common medical complaint of airplane travelers and sometimes may result in hearing loss. Make air travel comfortable by learning how to equalize the pressure in the ears instead of suffering from an uncomfortable...
Ear Itching – What Are the Reasons and What Can Be Done…

Ear Itching – What Are the Reasons and What Can Be Done…

Ear Itch – Effective Strategies for Relief and Treatment Ear canal skin is very sensitive. The slightest accumulation of debris, even a dead hair, may be felt as an itching sensation. A normal ear has a thin layer of natural body oil but some ears produce no ear...

Basal Cell Carcinoma

What is Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) It is the commonest type of non-melanoma skin cancer worldwide, usually beginning in later life. BCCs can occur anywhere on the body but are most common on areas that are exposed to the sun such as your face, head and neck, and ears...

Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty

LASER – Painless Surgery for U3P Snoring is a common phenomenon and has a high prevalence in the general population. Snoring is more frequent in males and overweight persons, it usually grows worse with age and may be associated with restless sleep, night...