Respiratory diseases (185 contents)
Acute upper respiratory tract infection (31 contents)
How to deal with problems with weakened immunity?
Immunity is the body's ability to defend itself against infection and disease. The immune system is made up of various cells, organs and proteins that work together to protect the body from harmful...
What is a healthy diet for people with immune system problems?
A healthy diet is a way of eating that provides the body with all the necessary nutrients in the right proportions. For people with immune system problems, a healthy diet should be rich in vitamins,...
How to deal with immune system problems?
The immune system plays a key role in protecting our bodies from infection and disease. Problems with the immune system can lead to frequent infections, chronic inflammation and other serious...
How do you treat sinusitis?
Sinusitis, also known as sinusitis, is a common condition that can be caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. The symptoms of sinusitis can be bothersome and affect daily functioning....
How to treat the common cold?
The common cold is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. Although it is usually a mild and self-limiting illness, the right treatment approach can speed up recovery and minimise...
How to treat pharyngitis?
Pharyngitis is a common health problem that can cause discomfort and pain. In this article, we will focus on various treatments, both medical and home-based, that can help relieve symptoms and speed...
Keep an eye on the air conditioning in summer!
In summer, when temperatures outside rise, air conditioning becomes an essential convenience for many of us. However, despite the advantages, such as comfort and cooling, air conditioning can also...
Removal of a lesion from the maxillary sinus using the Caldwell-Luca method
Maxillary sinus surgery is a form of invasive sinus treatment depending on the problem. Currently, endoscopic surgery is performed as well as Caldwell-Luca access surgery. Sometimes the operation has...
Angina in summer? Yes, it's possible!
Angina can become the bane of a holiday trip. Group A beta haemolytic streptococci, which cause tonsillitis, multiply under favourable conditions whatever the season.
What could be the causes of swollen tonsils and how can the associated symptoms be alleviated?
Swelling of the tonsils is a common problem that can occur in the course of very different conditions. Infections are the most common cause, but swollen tonsils can also occur in the course of...
Croup syndrome and barking cough in a child
Croup syndrome, or subglottic laryngitis, is one of the viral diseases that toddlers often face. What causes the disease? How can it be treated?
Rhinitis and sleep: how can we make it easier to fall asleep when we have a blocked nose?
Rhinitis - commonly referred to as rhinitis - can make it difficult for patients to function not only during the day, but also at night. A blocked nose can result in difficulty falling asleep, as...
Sore throat: when should you go to the doctor and when can you treat it with home remedies?
We all get sore throats - after all, it is one of the most common human ailments. While most of the time it can be dealt with by home remedies, sometimes it is necessary to resort to...
Rhinosinusitis in children - management
Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common childhood diseases. It is predominantly the result of a viral infection and only a small percentage (5-13%) is complicated by bacterial superinfection (mostly...
Lasers in laryngeal diseases
The laser, or electromagnetic wave, has been successfully used in various fields of medicine, including the popular use in ENT. Thanks to the precision of the method, it is possible to accurately...
Diagnostic method for palatine tonsil and pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy and the age of the child
Hypertrophy of the palatine tonsils and the pharyngeal tonsil is a problem that particularly affects children - younger and older. In order for a diagnosis to be made well, an appropriate diagnostic...
The common cold versus sinusitis: how can they be distinguished?
Respiratory tract infections are among the most common infections in humans. There are many different types of them - examples include bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis or the common cold. The latter...
Chronic sinusitis
The issue of chronic sinusitis is an extremely important topic from a population perspective, as it is one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions associated with upper airway obstruction....
Apitherapy - the use of bee products in therapeutics
Apitherapy is the use of bee products in therapeutics. Apitherapy is now becoming an increasingly popular alternative to many modern synthetic medicines. It can be used to treat specific health...
Facial pain - what can it mean?
Facial pain can have various causes - it does not always have to be an indication of a serious medical condition (e.g. glaucoma, oral cancer). Very often, facial pain is a symptom accompanying...
How to treat chronic sinusitis in children?
According to research prepared by ARC Rynek i Opinia, as many as one third of surveyed mothers of children suffering from sinusitis admit that their children have been suffering from this ailment for...
Third tonsil - to remove or not to remove?
The pharyngeal (third) tonsil is invisible to the naked eye. It is located behind the soft palate and the uvula backwards and upwards following the back wall of the throat. This organ is formed by...
