Because these three organs are interconnected, finding a problem in one of the three can cause a host of different problems in the other two; this is where the otolaryngologist comes in, as he or she is well versed in the treatments of any ear, nose, and throat disorders and the related illnesses that these problems can cause.
Symptoms
There are too many disorders to list; This article focuses on some of the common ear, nose and throat ailments that most of us have had before:
1) Sinusitis: Probably the most common, this is congestion of the nasal passages, accompanied by headaches, sneezing, postnasal drip and runny nose. pretty but nasty easy enough to solve [if there is no underlying serious medical condition].
2) Swimmer’s Ear: If the earlobe is pulled, the patient experiences extreme pain and the patient may have pain while chewing accompanied by swollen lymph nodes. It can be fixed with over-the-counter medications.
3) Inner Ear Infection – There may be a feeling of increased pressure in the ear with quite a bit of pain, this is probably due to a fungal infection in the inner canal and will need immediate attention.
4) Ear infection: Dull pain accompanied by loss of balance, hearing, and fluid discharge are signs of a problem that can be resolved with over-the-counter medications, but if no improvement is noted after a day or two , the patient must see. a doctor.
5) Strep throat: fever, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes, the patient needs medication for this problem and should see a doctor for antibiotic and throat pain reliever.
6) Tonsillitis – really sore throat, fever, chills and difficulty swallowing, this condition definitely needs medical attention as it is recurring and may need surgery.
There are other infections of the throat, ear and nose, but the above are generally the most diagnosed.
Causes
* environmental – usually due to humidity [swimmers ear] infection could occur if care is not taken to keep the ear canal dry and clean
* viral: affects more than one part of the body and cannot be cured with an antibiotic
* bacterial: these infections are usually localized [affect only one side of the throat] and occur when the area is bruised or damaged in some way
* fungus – the monster of the bunch, immediate attention is needed as any delay could aggravate the problem due to exponential fungal growth
Home remedies
1) Garlic oil – has antimicrobial properties and can be used to treat an ear infection
2) Ginger tea: It has the same properties as garlic and can be used to relieve sore throats.
3) Eucalyptus oil: used together with steam it can relieve congestion and soothe inflammation in the throat or nasal infections.
4) Gargling: Salt is a mild antiseptic and can be gargled with water to treat a throat infection.
Remember that babies and young children should see a doctor if any of these problems occur, they have an underdeveloped immune system and therefore need help to cure or cure any of these problems.
