Other upper respiratory diseases (33 contents)
Polypsin the nose are a problem faced by quite a large group of people. Unfortunately, many patients do not even know they have this type of problem. What are polyps and how can they be removed?
COVID-19 has very different symptoms - just as the infection was initially characterised primarily by a loss of taste and smell, it is now perfectly clear that completely different complaints can...
The burning sensation in the nose may be due to an infection, an allergic reaction or some other cause of irritation. A person exposed to such a condition may also experience burning, irritation or...
Problems with tonsils are the bane of many parents. How do you prepare your child for the procedure? What should you pay attention to? When is a tonsillectomy necessary?
A feeling of a blocked nose, increasing pressure near the cheekbones, forehead and eyes, fever - these are the first symptoms indicating that we may be dealing with sinusitis.
Polish scientists have designed an innovative device with which it is possible to record the work of the vocal folds in modern slow motion technology. Thanks to its use, it will be possible to detect...
A biofilm is a spatial structure in which clusters of microorganisms sticking to each other form a colony surrounded by a specific matrix. This 'structure' separates the whole colony from other...
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...
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...
Hoarseness is known as a dull and coarse voice that is caused by abnormal vibration, under-touching or impaired elasticity of the vocal cords in response to various disease processes.
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...
Olfactorydisorders can have various causes - diseases of the upper respiratory tract caused by bacterial or viral infections, the effects of an accident and damage to bones or soft tissues are just...
Sinusitis is a pathological process of which Pott's tumour can be a complication, posing a very high risk due to the possibility of widespread intracranial complications. The first symptoms of...
Voice - we use it every day, but have you ever wondered where the voice comes from? What is responsible for its tone? The vocal cords - as they are referred to - play an important role in everyone's...
With a sore throat sometimes it is indeed necessary to go to the doctor, but in most cases this ailment can be controlled with home remedies. But what are they? Well, in the case of a sore throat you...
After a hard day, there's nothing like lying down in a comfortable bed and falling asleep. Unfortunately, it is often not that easy ... What can you do when the person you share a bed with snores...
Curvature of the nasalseptum is a common condition that patients present to their ENT doctor with. There are many causes as well as symptoms of this condition, very often when the symptoms are more...
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...
Streptococcal angina is a condition whose incidence is not as significant as viral infections of the throat and palatine tonsils. In order to undertake an appropriate therapy, an accurate...
The larynx is the organ in our body responsible for phonation, as well as taking an active part in the respiratory process and preventing food and drink from entering the lower respiratory tract. In...
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...
Winter is a time that is conducive to strengthening bonds with loved ones. Going skiing, going ice-skating or sledding, or cooking together or watching a movie at home in the evening are just some of...