Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
What are sinuses? Sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull which is lines by membranes. These membranes will produce a thin secretion to trap dirt particles and keep the nasal passages moist. What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is a condition where infection or inflammation of the membranes that line the sinuses …
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Ear, Nose & Throat Disease
Snoring is defined as breathing during sleep with hoarse or harsh sounds as caused by the vibration of the soft palate through the open mouth and the nose when asleep. Is Snoring Common? It is recognized that snoring is common, occurring in about 40% of the adult population, but estimates …
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Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
Introduction Allergic rhinitis is an overreaction of the immune system(body defense system that often helps in protecting your body from non infectious inhaled particles) to the allergen. Allergen is any substance that can trigger allergic reaction. Types of allergens : aeroallergen(inhalen) : molds, pollen, animal dander and fungus food allergen …
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Ear, Nose & Throat Disease
Introduction A feeling of burning or squeezing pain while swallowing. This sensation may be felt high in the neck or lower down, behind the breastbone (sternum). Alternative name : Odynophagia Burning feeling while swallowing Signs & symptoms Swallowing is a complex act that involves the mouth, throat area, and esophagus …
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Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
Introduction Discharge from the ear canal and most commonly associated with infection. Normal discharge may be ear wax or water. Ear wax is light brown brown, dark brown, or orange brown in color. Main causes of abnormal discharge is an infection with drainage of cloudy fluid or pus through a …
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Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
Introduction Earache is mainly due to problems in either the outer ear (from the earlobe to the eardrum) or the middle ear (behind the eardrum). In some cases, problems in the throat or the mouth, such as infection of the throat (tonsillitis, pharyngitis). Tumour of the throat can also cause …
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Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
Introduction Foreign body is often accidentally inserted, swallowed or aspirated/inhaled and is not common in adult. Foreign body can accidentally inhaled/aspirated and stuck in the airways and lung. This is most dangerous situation and require urgent medical attention. Foreign body can accidentally swallowed and stuck either in the throat or …
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Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
Introduction What is vocal cord? Is the structure in the larynx that will close and vibrate during vocalisation/phonation (produce voice/swallowing) and open during breathing. Voice box or vocal cord is located in your throat. It has 3 functions that is for : Airway (breathing) Prevent aspiration (protect the lungs) Vocalization …
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Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
Introduction A ruptured tympanic membrane or eardrum that has a tear or hole in it. The ear drum separates the outer ear from delicate structures of the middle ear and protecting it from cold, wind and ear wax. It receives vibrating sound waves and transmits them to the tiny bones …
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Disease, Ear, Nose & Throat Disease, PRIME YEARS
Introduction Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when a person regularly stop breathing during sleep.Each episodes of stop breathing may take 10 seconds or longer. It can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe, based on the number of apnea and slowed breathing (hypopnea) per hour. Apnea episodes may …
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