Category: General
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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…
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Mobile phone and Brain tumor-Acoustic Neuroma
Mobile phone and Brain tumor Acoustic Neuroma Acoustic Neuromas (AN) are slow-growing benign tumors of the acoustic nerve, the eighth cranial nerve, which is responsible for balance and head position as well as hearing. Radiofrequency exposure from mobile phones can be concentrated to the tissues closest to the handset, which includes the auditory nerve.…