
27/01/2025
ENT Disorders: How Affecting Your Quality Of Life?
ENT stands for ears, nose and throat and otolaryngologist is the medical expert who specialises in treating ENT disorders. If these sensory organs do not work properly then it may affect the quality of your life.
4 most common ENT disorders that you should be aware of:
1. Tonsillitis: It is an infection of the tonsils which causes severe throat pain. This condition is caused by the common cold, mono, or strep throat. In cases of severe infection and inflammation when persisted for a longer period demands surgical treatment.
2. Ear infection: This is a condition where germs enter the ears and become trapped there. This causes pain, hearing loss and drainage from the ear. The condition is most prevalent among children, in fact, is one of the most common childhood diseases. Its symptoms may include fever and balance problems.
3. Sinus infection: Sinuses can be defined as cavities in the skull that surround the eyes and nose and are responsible for vocal resonance. It occurs when these cavities become infected by a bacteria or virus or inflamed due to allergies or other conditions.
4. Sleep apnea: This condition is equally prevalent in both adults and children. It can be defined as a brief cessation of breathing while you are asleep. The two main causes behind the same are being overweight and having a naturally shorter airway than usual.