Otolaryngology (ENT) covers the ear, nose and throat: sore throat, sinusitis, ear infections, tinnitus and hearing loss, snoring and sleep apnea. We explain how to recognise what causes your symptoms and when to see an ENT doctor. The content is for reference and does not replace a doctor's examination.
Between 15 and 20 percent of people experience tinnitus, and hearing fades unnoticed. We break down the causes of the noise, the impact of age and loudness, and the signs with which it is dangerous to delay.
A runny nose that lasts more than ten days, facial pain and pressure in the sinuses: we explain how acute sinusitis differs from chronic and when to see an ENT specialist.
A sore throat is most often viral and resolves within a week. We explain how streptococcal tonsillitis differs, when a swab is needed, and which signs cannot wait.
Ear inflammation can be external, middle, or inner, and most often resolves on its own within a few days. We break down the symptoms, the examination, and the point at which waiting is no longer justified.
Snoring is mostly harmless, but pauses in breathing at night point to obstructive sleep apnea. We break down the mechanism, daytime signs, risk factors, and diagnosis.