Online Medicine Resource: EAR, NOSE & THROAT PROBLEMS

Ear, nose and throat health conditions are common, especially in childhood. This section looks at issues concerning treatment and prevention.

BAD BREATH (HALITOSIS)
Bad breath is also known as halitosis and can be very distressing for sufferers. While improved dental hygiene can cure most problems, in some cases bad breath can signal an underlying medical condition.

CECLOR

Ceclor is a medicine used to treat many common infections. This article profiles its uses and side effects.

CHILD HEARING CHECKLIST
This a checklist for parents who may be worried about their infant's hearing.

GLANDS

This article gives an overview of some of the important glands in the body.

GLUE EAR AND OTITIS MEDIA
Ear infections and possible consequences such as glue ear are a common problem in childhood. This article covers the symptoms and treatment of the disorder.

HEARING AIDS

Hearing loss is a common problem with ageing, and there are now many different types of hearing aids available to suit individual needs. This article provides an overview of hearing aids and how they work.

MOUTH ULCERS

Mouth Ulcers are a common problem. This article outlines the common causes and offers some guidance on treatment.

NASAL SURGERY (RHINOPLASTY)
Nasal surgery, also known as a nose job, is performed to correct injuries, and for cosmetic reasons. This article outlines the procedure and follow-up care.

NOSEBLEEDS

Nosebleeds can be frightening and in some cases dangerous.This article describes the two main types of nosebleeds,gives first aid advice and discusses other treatment options and causes.

OTITIS EXTERNA

Inflammation of the ear canal can cause ear ache and some hearing loss. This article looks at the causes and what can be done to help.

SALIVARY STONES

This article outlines how salivary stones form,the symptoms they cause and how they are treated.

SINUSITIS

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining and can be a result of an allergy or a nasal infection. This article details the symptoms and treatment of the condition.

SORE THROAT

A sore throat is a symptom of many different illnesses. This article provides an overview of some of the causes and what can be done to help.

STREP THROAT

An estimated 10 percent of sore throats are due to strep throat. This article discusses the symptoms and the controversy over the use of antibiotics to cure it.

TINNITUS

Tinnitus is an aggravating problem which is often associated with some form of hearing loss. This article discusses some of the causes and possible treatments that may help.