What is Herpes Zoster Oticus? Herpes zoster involving the facial nerve and the dermatomes around the ear, it is known as Herpes Zoster oticus or
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Keratosis obturans presents with the same complaint as earwax i.e. hearing loss. But that doesn’t mean that they are the same. Earwax is mostly a
Otomycosis = “Oto”(ear) + “mycosis”(fungus). Fungal infection of the ear is frequently diagnosed during the summer and monsoon months, due to the increased humidity in
With reports of newer strains of COVID-19, it is becoming abundantly clear that children and young adults are at risk. However, the symptom profile for
Dry throat is a very common complaint in ENT OPDs during this season. Patients come in with varying severity ranging from a recurrent “khich-khich” to
Why is it so difficult to Quit Smoking? Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances known to mankind. Almost 70% of youth will try
What are OTC ear drops? OTC stands for “Over The Counter” medications that are available without a prescription. There are plenty of OTC ear drops
What is earwax? Earwax is also known as cerumen. It’s an oily, wax-like secretion found in the ear canal. Specialised sweat glands called ceruminous glands
As an ENT specialist I have come across various home remedies for ear that people have tried at home during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Here is
Otitis media(OM) is inflammation of the middle ear. It is diagnosed and treated by ENT doctor. Types of Otitis Media: Acute (AOM) Chronic (COM) Otitis