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02/12/2021

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14/05/2021

Im Dr. Hammad is presently practicing as an EAR, NOSE, THROAT and HEAD & NECK surgeon in reputed Hospitals in Wuling Road, Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan 424

12/05/2021

6 Foods That Help Soothe Sore Throats

12/05/2021

What is a sore throat?

A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in the throat.

Pain in the throat is one of the most common symptoms. It accounts for more than 13 million visits to doctor’s offices each year (1Trusted Source).

Most sore throats are caused by infections, or by environmental factors like dry air. Although a sore throat can be uncomfortable, it’ll usually go away on its own.

Sore throats are divided into types, based on the part of the throat they affect:

Pharyngitis affects the area right behind the mouth.
Tonsillitis is swelling and redness of the tonsils, the soft tissue in the back of the mouth.
Laryngitis is swelling and redness of the voice box, or larynx.
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Sore throat symptoms
The symptoms of a sore throat can vary depending on what caused it. A sore throat can feel:

scratchy
burning
raw
dry
tender
irritated
It may hurt more when you swallow or talk. Your throat or tonsils might also look red.

Sometimes, white patches or areas of pus will form on the tonsils. These white patches are more common in strep throat than in a sore throat caused by a virus.

Along with the sore throat, you can have symptoms like:

nasal congestion
runny nose
sneezing
cough
fever
chills
swollen glands in the neck
hoarse voice
body aches
headache
trouble swallowing
appetite loss

12/05/2021

Causes of a dry sinus infection

Allergies: A dry sinus infection can be caused by many allergies such as dust,
hayfever, food allergies, pet dander and mold. If you have allergies this may also make the infection much worse.

Dehydration: The sinus need a lot of water so they are kept moist so not drinking enough water may causes the sinus cavities to become very dry and painful.

Irritating pollutants: Very strong odours like perfumes, deodorant, cleaning products and also outdoor air pollution may all irritate sinuses and increase the risk of a sinus infection.

Swimming or diving: Chlorine in pools may cause irritation and also diving may cause irritation because of the pressure.

Flying: The air pressure from flying may cause pressure to cuild up in your head which can cause the sinuses to become irritated and very painful. To try and avoid this before the flight you can use nasal sprays, and also warm steam with tea tree oil and use a humidifier a few days before.

Smoking: This may also cause irritation to the sinuses as it can cause the sinus to become inflamed and may cause the infection.





Products to help relieve a dry sinus infection

Humidifier: If the air is very dry it can irritate sinuses and cause it to become very painful. Using a humidifier in your home in rooms you spend most of your time can help to moisten dry sinuses and relieve pain. You can also put tea tree oil or olbas in the humidifier as well to help relieve pain.







Tea tree oil: breathing in a bowel of warm steam with only 4 - 5 drops of tea tree
oil in it can help to relieve a dry sinus infection and also prevent it after the infection is gone as this is an anti bacterial product. You just have to ensure that you buy a good quality tea tree oil to get all the benefits of it.










Manuka Honey: Drinking a cup or two of warm water mixed with 1- 2 tablespoons of manuka honey everyday also helps dry sinus infections as it is also an
anti-bacterial product and has been proven to help with sinus infections. Manuka honey with a high UMF rating of 10+ is best for medicinal use.










Beta Glucans Immune Complex: These can be used after a sinus infection
because they help to build the immune system back up and they will also help to
prevent the dry sinus infection. They contain vitamins C and D3, Beta 1, 3 Glucans,
Berry blend, Zinc and Copper.














Microbiotics: These can also be used after a sinus infection as they help to put
billions of good bacteria back into the body after the infection. which can also help to prevent the infection and build the immune system back up.














Nasal Spray: A natural nasal spray is very good it can help to clear the infection and relieve pain. A natural nasal spray can also be used as often as required. It also helps to relieve pressure that is sometimes caused when you get a sinus infection.












Antioxidants: Antioxidants destroy the free radicals produced by the environmental toxins such as ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoke and air pollution. Foods that contain this antioxidant property are garlic which is may provide relief from sinus congestion resulting from exposure to environmental allergies. Green tea is also rich in antioxidants and has many other health benefits as well it fights and may also prevent cell damage.





















Nasal Irrigation: For this you can use a neti pot which will flush out any infection and the mucous that will have gone like a crust if you have a dry sinus infection. The pressure from the neti pot will flush everything out. This can be used at least 3 times a week and half a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of bicarbonate can be added to luke warm water.















Also with a dry sinus infection you drink a lot of fluids. You should drink loads of water on loads of warm drinks.

29/04/2021

𝟕 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞
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𝟭. 𝗜𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

The mucus inside the nose can dry up and clog the sinuses with infection-causing microbes.

The clogged sinuses can get infected and lead to changes in sinus pressure. You can inhale steam to humidify the dried up mucus and it can be drained out.

Here are some ways that can drain the sinuses naturally and relive out the pressure-
-Use a humidifier
-Avoid cold, dry air
-Take plenty of hot showers
-Drink cup of heat tea or soup

𝟮. 𝗔 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

Allow the body to get a good night’s sleep for 8-9 hours to reduce the sinus pressure and speed up the recovery.

When you are asleep, the body is able to produce more white blood cells that can fight off the infection.

Avoid activities or beverages that can over-stimulate just before going off to sleep. Hence, it is essential that you sleep for the whole night to get relief from sinus pressure.

𝟯. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

This remedy has helped to relieve out sinus pressure. You can recline with a hot washcloth over the eyes and nose that warms up the nasal passages and loosens out secretions.

To get better results, you can apply warm and cold compresses alternatively. You can start by placing a hot towel over the sinuses for three minutes and then place a cold compress for 30 seconds.

Do this alternatively twice and try this for four times a day to get the best results.

𝟰. 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

The nose acts as a filter for the lungs. It filters the minute particles such as allergens and irritants that can trigger an allergic reaction.

Irrigating the nasal passages can clean out these particles and help in getting relief from the sinus pressure. There are three ways you can try nasal irrigation-

Saline irrigation- This irrigation flushes out the unwanted irritants with the help of the saline solution. Saline irrigation helps to breathe easily almost instantaneously.

Steroid irrigation- In addition to salt, a steroid is mixed with the solution and then is used to rinse the sinuses.

Xylitol irrigation- For patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, this is the most effective method of irrigating the noses. This uses sugar alcohol which is rich in both antibacterial and antiviral effects.

𝟱. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

Most of the time, it is ignored but there are some particles that can trigger sinus infections. This can aggravate the sinus pressure and make the nasal congestion worse.

Fortunately, there are some natural ways that can prevent these triggers and thereby, get relief from sinus pressure.

-Avoid alcohol
-Clean the humidifier regularly to avoid fungal allergies
-Wash the bedding in hot water to wash out any allergy exposure
-Don’t swim, dive or fly when you have sinusitis

𝟲. 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

Dehydration is one of the major causes of the sinus passages drying out and you feel an increased pressure in the face. Remember to drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water daily.

This will reduce blockages inside the sinuses. Make sure that you drink enough water throughout the day. Not only water, but you can also drink fluids through other food and beverages such as-
-Broth soups
-Ice cubes
-Tea
-Water-based vegetables and fruits

𝟳. 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

Spicy foods are loaded with capsaicin, an active ingredient that is effective in decongesting the sinuses. Many people have reported success in getting relief from sinus pressure after eating spicy foods such as chile peppers or hot mustard.

Next time you have blocked nose or facial pain around the eyes, help yourself with a bowl of hot and spicy soup.

25/04/2021

Penn State Health Otolaryngology Residency Program – A Day in the Life

25/04/2021

This is what happens when you stop smoking
source : WHO

25/04/2021

Thank you, an act of lofty meaning 🥰 our hero
https://www.who.int/news/item/20-04-2021-driving-global-health-romain-grosjean-announces-his-support-for-the-who-foundation

Romain Grosjean, French-Swiss professional racing driver, is announcing his support for the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making Foundation which supports the work of WHO.

25/04/2021

For patients with Goiter, the common question asked “is there any food that I should avoid ? “ Listed below are the foods that may affect thyroid function, hence minimal intake is advised.
Goitrogens are naturally-occurring chemicals found in many plant-based foods. Consuming high amounts of these substances on a regular basis may have an impact on your thyroid health, so it's worth understanding how they affect thyroid function and whether or not it makes sense to limit your intake of goitrogenic foods
Foods that contain goitrogens are able to disrupt thyroid function by inhibiting your body’s ability to use iodine. More specifically, goitrogens can block the process by which iodine is incorporated into the key thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
They also inhibit the actual release of thyroid hormone by your thyroid gland and disrupt the peripheral conversion of the thyroid storage hormone T4 into the active thyroid hormone T3.
In very large quantities, goitrogens can cause a goiter or an enlarged thyroid. They can also act like antithyroid drugs, slowing down your underactive thyroid and potentially causing hypothyroidism.
Goitrogenic foods are rich in vitamins and minerals, and most experts do not recommend that anyone—including patients with thyroid disease—avoid eating them.
Here's what you can do to minimize the risk of negative effects:
Cook goitrogenic vegetables: Steaming, cooking, or fermenting can reduce the levels of goitrogens. If you like fresh spinach or kale in smoothies, try blanching the veggies and then storing them in the freezer for later use.
Increase your iodine and selenium intake: Getting enough iodine and selenium can help reduce the effects of goitrogens; iodine deficiency is a well-known risk factor for thyroid dysfunction.  Good dietary sources of iodine include seaweed—such as kelp, kombu, or nori—and iodized salt. (Less than half a teaspoon of iodized salt covers your daily iodine requirement.) Great sources of selenium include Brazil nuts, fish, meat, sunflower seeds, tofu, baked beans, Portobello mushrooms, whole grain pasta, and cheese.

25/04/2021

It’s so cold! 🥶🥶🥶.
Due to cold weather, many experiences clogged nose, nasal discharge, headache, facial fullness. If you are experiencing these symptoms, consult your ENT for proper advice and management ☺️

25/04/2021

"You're feeling fine and okay." 🙂
If you have any feeling in your NOSE, EAR, THROAT, MOUTH or NECK, consult Dra. Angeli Hiceta.
If you are hesitant to go to the hospital, ONLINE CONSULTATION is possible.
Don't prolong your feelings. Consult a doctor immediately.

25/04/2021

SAD TRUTH ABOUT LIFE.🤗
Love unconditionally, tight hugs, cherish every moment.❤️

25/04/2021

Heads-up surgery, which is performed while watching a monitor, can be done in select cases of ear conditions. It is ergonomically better and provides a more comfortable position for the surgeon. (Minoda and Miwa, Otol Neurotol, 2019)

25/04/2021

Overview of the Human Balance System
The human balance system works flawlessly because of the continuous sensory input of the eyes, ears, and musculoskeletal system, and its integration and coordination with the central nervous system. If one of these components does not work or is compromised, symptoms like dizziness and imbalance would appear. 😵

25/04/2021

Reach us out if you have conditions concerning your ear, nose, throat, hearing, or balance.

25/04/2021

Examination of the Eustachian tube is often needed in patients complaining of ear fullness, hearing loss, or pain. Aside from checking the ears, visualizing the nasal passages and the eustachian tube opening help us with the diagnosis.