ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Diseases
ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) diseases affect the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Below are some common ENT diseases along with their symptoms:
Ear Diseases
A. Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Ear pain or pressure
- Hearing loss
- Fluid drainage from the ear
- Fever (in severe cases)
B. Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Ear pain and tenderness
- Redness and swelling of the outer ear
- Itching inside the ear
- Fluid or pus discharge
C. Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in the ears
- Temporary or persistent hearing disturbance
- Can worsen with stress or loud noises
D. Meniere’s Disease
🔹 Symptoms:
- Vertigo (dizziness and loss of balance)
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Hearing loss
- Nausea and vomiting
E. Hearing Loss (Conductive & Sensorineural)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Difficulty hearing conversations
- Muffled or distorted sounds
- Ringing in the ears
- Sudden or gradual hearing loss
Nose Diseases
A. Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Facial pain or pressure
- Nasal congestion and runny nose
- Headache
- Postnasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat)
- Fever (in bacterial infections)
B. Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Sneezing and nasal congestion
- Runny or itchy nose
- Red, watery eyes
- Postnasal drip
C. Nasal Polyps
🔹 Symptoms:
- Persistent nasal congestion
- Loss of smell
- Runny nose
- Sinus infections
D. Deviated Nasal Septum
🔹 Symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing through one nostril
- Snoring
- Frequent sinus infections
E. Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Bleeding from one or both nostrils
- Dryness or irritation in the nasal lining
- Can be caused by trauma, dry air, or high blood pressure
Throat Diseases
A. Tonsillitis (Inflammation of Tonsils)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Swollen, red tonsils with white patches
- Fever
B. Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Pain and scratchiness in the throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hoarseness
- Swollen lymph nodes
C. Laryngitis (Voice Box Inflammation)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Hoarseness or loss of voice
- Sore throat
- Dry cough
D. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – Acid Reflux Affecting the Throat)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Burning sensation in the throat
- Chronic cough
- Hoarseness
- Sour taste in the mouth
E. Sleep Apnea
🔹 Symptoms:
- Loud snoring
- Episodes of breathing stoppage during sleep
- Daytime fatigue
- Morning headaches