What is Tonsillitis? 🤒👄 Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped masses of lymph tissue located at the back of the throat. It is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections. Causes Symptoms of Tonsillitis Diagnosis Treatment Prevention
🤧 Rhinitis Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, causing symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and itching. 🧬 Types: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment:
👃 Nasal Disease Nasal diseases encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the nasal cavity and sinuses. These can impact breathing, smell, and overall nasal function. 🧬 Common Types of Nasal Diseases: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment:
🤧 Vasomotor Rhinitis Vasomotor rhinitis is a non-allergic condition causing chronic nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing due to abnormal regulation of the blood vessels in the nasal lining. 🧬 Causes: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: 🧠 Key Points:
Nosebleed (Epistaxis) A nosebleed occurs when blood vessels inside the nose break and bleed. It’s a common issue that can be caused by various factors. 🧬 Causes: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: ⚠️ When to See a Doctor:
🗣️ Laryngitis – Overview Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx (voice box), which often affects the vocal cords, leading to hoarseness, voice loss, sore throat, and cough. It can be acute or chronic, depending on the duration and underlying cause. 🧬 Causes 🔹 Acute Laryngitis (most common; lasts <3 weeks): 🔹 Chronic Laryngitis (lasts
👂 Middle Ear Diseases – Overview The middle ear is the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the ossicles (tiny bones for hearing). Diseases of the middle ear often affect hearing and can be painful or lead to complications if untreated. 🧾 Common Middle Ear Diseases 1. Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) 2. Otitis
👂 Outer Ear Diseases – Overview The outer ear includes the pinna (auricle) and the external auditory canal. Diseases affecting this area are usually visible or cause pain, hearing loss, or discharge. 🧾 Common Outer Ear Diseases 1. Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear) 2. Cerumen Impaction (Earwax Blockage) 3. Exostoses and Osteomas 4. Foreign Bodies 5.
👅 Glossitis Glossitis refers to inflammation of the tongue, often resulting in a swollen, red, smooth, or tender tongue. It can be a symptom of an underlying condition or occur due to local irritation, nutritional deficiencies, or infections. 🧬 Causes of Glossitis Cause Type Examples 🔹 Nutritional deficiencies Vitamin B12, iron, or folate deficiency 🔹
👂 Otitis Otitis refers to inflammation or infection of the ear, and it can affect different parts of the ear: Type Location Common Name Otitis externa Outer ear canal “Swimmer’s ear” Otitis media Middle ear (behind eardrum) Middle ear infection Otitis interna Inner ear (labyrinth) Labyrinthitis or inner ear infection 🦠 Causes 👶 Otitis Media
