EAR NOSE THROAT

We at Apex Neuro Hospital have a special wing for ENT cases. Here the problems related to Ear, Nose and Throat are treated with special care.

ENT is a speciality dealing with ear, nose and throat diseases, which includes most of the head and neck ailments. Possibly the most used but also the most neglected parts of our body, the ear, the nose and throat provide us with 3 of our 5 senses. Most of us just take them for granted, assuming that a sore throat or an ear itch will subside spontaneously.
An ear infection can lead to meningitis, which can even be fatal. Children used to insert rubber, thermocol balls, pea nuts, pins etc. in the nose or throat, or ear buds in the ear are removed with latest equipments in the department round the clock.

Consultants:
Dr. Mrs. Arpita Kansal

EAR

Acoustic Neuroma
Acoustic neuroma is a non-cancerous tumor that develops on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. T he tumor usually grows slowly. As it grows, it presses against the hearing and balance nerves. At first, you may have no symptoms or mild symptoms. They can include Loss of hearing on one side ringing in ears Dizziness and balance roblems Acoustic neuroma can be difficult to diagnose, because the symptoms are similar to those of middle ear problems. Ear exams, hearing tests and scans can show if you have it.

Dazziness&Vertigo
When you're dizzy, you may feel lightheaded or lose your balance. If you feel that the room is spinning, you have vertigo. A sudden drop in blood pressure or being dehydrated can make you dizzy. Many people feel lightheaded if they get up too quickly from sitting or lying down.

Ear Infection
Also called: Otitis media Ear infections are the most common illnesses in babies and young children. Most often, the infection affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound cannot get through all that fluid.

Noise
Hearing Problems
Tinnitus
Deafness

NOSE

Allergy
Also called: Hypersensitivity An allergy is a reaction of your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are Pollen, Dust mites, Mold spores, Pet dander, Food, Insect stings, Medicines. Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling or asthma. Symptoms vary. Although allergies can make you feel bad, they usually won't kill you. However, a severe reaction called anaphylaxis is life-threatening.

Common Cold
You can get a cold by touching your eyes or nose after you touch surfaces with cold germs on them. You can also inhale the germs. Symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last 2 to 14 days. Washing your hands and staying away from people with colds will help you avoid colds. There is no cure for the common cold. For relief, try Getting plenty of rest Drinking fluids Gargling with warm salt water Using cough drops or throat sprays Taking over-the-counter pain or cold medicines - but not aspirin for children.

Nasel Cancer
Also called: Cancer of the nasal cavity, Cancer of the paranasal sinus Your paranasal sinuses are small hollow spaces around the nose. They are lined with cells that make mucus, which keeps your nose from drying out. The nasal cavity is the passageway just behind your nose through which air passes on the way to your throat as you breathe. Cancer of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is rare.The cancer may not be found until it is advanced, making it harder to treat. Treatment options include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Nasel Disorder
Sinusitis
Taste & Smell Disorder

THROAT

Allergy

Common Cold
You can get a cold by touching your eyes or nose after you touch surfaces with cold germs on them. You can also inhale the germs. Symptoms usually begin 2 or 3 days after infection and last 2 to 14 days. Washing your hands and staying away from people with colds will help you avoid colds. There is no cure for the common cold. For relief, try Getting plenty of rest Drinking fluids Gargling with warm salt water Using cough drops or throat sprays Taking over-the-counter pain or cold medicines - but not aspirin for children

Cough
Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Although it can be annoying, coughing helps your body heal or protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or chronic. Acute coughs begin suddenly and usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks. Acute coughs are the kind you most often get with a cold or flu. Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks. Causes of chronic cough include
Asthma Allergies COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Smoking Throat disorders, such as croup in young children Some medicines Water can help ease your cough – whether you drink it or add it to the air with a steamy shower or vaporizer. If you have a cold or the flu, antihistamines may work better than non-prescription cough medicines. Do not give non-prescription cough medicines to children under 14 years of age

Diptheria
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. You can catch it from a person who has the infection and coughs or sneezes. It usually affects the nose and throat and causes a bad sore throat, swollen glands, fever and chills. But if it is not properly diagnosed and treated it produces a poison in the body that can cause serious complications such as heart failure or paralysis. The diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT) vaccine can prevent diphtheria, but its protection does not last forever. Adults should get another dose, or booster, every 10 years. Diphtheria is very rare in the United States because of the vaccine.

Head & Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer includes cancers of the mouth, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, throat and lymph nodes in the neck. Most begin in the moist tissues that line the mouth, nose and throat.
Symptoms include

• A lump or sore that does not heal
• A sore throat that does not go away
• Trouble swallowing
• A change or hoarseness in the voice

Using tobacco or alcohol increases your risk. In fact, 85 percent of head and neck cancers are linked to tobacco use, including smoking and smokeless tobacco. If found early, these cancers are often curable. Treatments may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination. Treatments can affect eating, speaking or even breathing, so patients may need rehabilitation

Throat Disorder
Also called: Pharyngeal disorders
Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx. The technical name for throat is pharynx.
Throat problems are common. You've probably had a sore throat. The cause is usually a viral infection, but other causes include allergies, infection with strep bacteria or the upward movement of stomach acids into the esophagus, called gastric reflux.

Other problems that affect the throat include

• Tonsillitis - an infection in the tonsils
• Pharyngitis - inflammation of the pharynx
• Cancers

Most throat problems are minor and go away on their own. Treatments, when needed, depend on the problem.