Ear, nose and throat medicine (ENT) deals with diseases of the ears, nose, oral cavity, throat and vocal tract as well as the upper and lower respiratory tract and the oesophagus. Health disorders and diseases that fall within the scope of otorhinolaryngology are, for example Tonsillitis (angina) mumps Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) Epiglottitis (inflammation … Otolaryngology (ENT)
What is the nose? At the junction between the atrium and the main cavity lies a strip of mucous membrane about 1.5 millimeters wide, which is crisscrossed by numerous tiny blood vessels (capillaries) and is called the locus Kiesselbachii. When one gets a nosebleed (epistaxis), this is usually the source of the bleeding. The nasal … Nose: Function, Anatomy, and Diseases
Brief overview What to do if you have a foreign body in your nose? Hold the unblocked nostril shut and ask the affected person to snort firmly. Foreign body in the nose – risks: e.g. nosebleeds, restricted nasal breathing, secretion, mineral salt deposits around a foreign body that has been stuck in the nose unnoticed … Foreign Body in the Nose: What to Do?
The skull is the term used to describe the bones of the head. In medical parlance, the skull is also called “cranium”. Thus, if a process exists “intracranially” (tumors, bleeding, etc.) according to the doctor, this means “located in the skull“. What is the cranium? One would think that the skull is a single, large, … Skull: Structure, Function & Diseases
The Eustachi tube is the medical term for the eustachian tube that connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear. This anatomical structure serves to equalize pressure and drain secretions. Both constant occlusion and lack of occlusion of the eustachian tube possess disease value. What is the Eustachian tube? The Eustachi tube is also known as … Eustachi Tube: Structure, Function & Diseases
By the ethmoid bone, physicians mean a multi-unit cranial bone of the bony orbit. The ethmoid bone is involved in the anatomic structure of the orbits, as well as the nasal cavities and the frontal sinus, and serves as an attachment point for the olfactory system. The ethmoid bone can be affected by fractures, inflammation, … Ethmoid Bone: Structure, Function & Diseases
When temperatures drop in winter, we often struggle with cold hands, cold feet or a cold nose. This is because the cold causes the vessels in our extremities to contract and they receive less blood flow. However, if you have cold hands all the time, you could also have a disease behind it. We give … Cold Hands: What to Do?
Symptoms The two leading symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome (pronounced “Schögren”) are dry mouth and dry eyes with associated symptoms such as conjunctivitis, difficulty swallowing and speaking, gingivitis, and tooth decay. The nose, throat, skin, lips and vagina are also frequently dry. In addition, many other organs may be affected less frequently and include muscle and … Sjögren’s Syndrome: Causes and Treatment
From M as in fatigue to P as in paracetamol: in the following section of our ABCs of the common cold, you will find the letters M to P. And with them plenty of tips against the typical complaints of a cold. M – tiredness When we have a cold, the body produces the substance … Common Cold: M to P
The complexity of the human body is fascinating and unique. Even the smallest parts have their importance and justification. The following is a more detailed description of the earlobe in terms of its structure, function and potential problems. What is the earlobe? The human ear consists of the inner ear, middle ear and outer ear. … Earlobes: Structure, Function & Diseases
Dysphonia or voice disorder is predominantly manifested in the fact that temporarily the so-called phonation or articulation ability of the voice can be impaired people of all ages. What are voice disorders? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the vocal cords and their various disorders. Click to enlarge. In the context of a definition, voice … Voice Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The human nose is not only an important aesthetic component of the face. It simultaneously houses one of our developmentally oldest senses. It also serves vital breathing and acts as an “outpost” of the body’s defense against infection. What is the nose? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the nose and sinuses. Click to enlarge. … Nose: Structure, Function & Diseases
