Category: ENT For Pediatric (Children)
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Ringing in the ears – Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. Tinnitus has sometimes been described as ‘the sound of silence’ because all people, if they are seated in a completely quiet soundproofed room, will hear a type of rushing or hissing sound. Usually this noise is…
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Fungus in the Ear – Otomycosis
Fungal infections of the external ear (Otomycosis) are common clinical problem encountered in the ENT practice, especially in hot and humid climatic conditions. From the Department of ENT, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, we conducted a prospective study in 193 patients having fungal infections in the ear. (Ref- Mycotic Infection of the Ear (Otomycosis). The Journal…
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Halitosis: Bad Breath
Bad Breath or Halitosis can be a source of embarrassment and shame. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. Bad breath (Halitosis) is a widespread condition affecting about a quarter of population. The most common cause of bad breath is decaying food debris between the teeth and gum (poor oral…