Common ENT Problems

Allergies
Changes in our environment and other causes have made allergies more prevalent in both children and adults. Although there are hundreds of triggers that might prompt an allergy attack, there are several common symptoms you may experience. With seasonal allergies, you may experience coughing, sneezing and watery eyes, while food allergies can prompt more serious reactions including swelling, cramping or difficulty breathing. Please see a General Physician or an ENT (ear, nose, throat) Bangalore Apollo specialist if you experience any of the above symptoms.

Cold
Most adults and children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold or as serious as pneumonia. They may affect the upper respiratory system (nose, ears, sinuses, and throat) or the lower respiratory system (bronchial tubes and lungs).

The upper respiratory system includes the nose, ears, sinuses, and throat. When you have an upper respiratory infection you may feel uncomfortable, have a stuffy nose, and sound very congested.

Symptoms of lower respiratory system infections include cough, which continues throughout the day and night, often producing green, yellow, brown, or gray mucus (sputum) from the lungs; fever, which may be high with some lower respiratory system infections, such as pneumonia; difficulty breathing.

Please see a General Physician or an ENT Bangalore Apollo doctor if you experience any of  these symptoms.

Ear Infection
Ear infection is the most commonly diagnosed bacterial infection in children younger than age 7. Ear pain in children may be a sign of an infection in the space behind the eardrum (middle ear). Ear infections (otitis media) most commonly occur when cold symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose and cough, have been present for a few days. Middle ear infections are more common in children than in adults. Young children have short, soft, more horizontal eustachian tubes that are more easily blocked than those of older children and adults. Please see a General Physician or an ENT Bangalore Apollo specialist if your child experiences an ear pain.

Strep Throat
Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the tissues in the back of the throat and the tonsils. The tissues become irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat. The most common symptoms of strep throat are a sudden, severe sore throat; pain or difficulty swallowing; fever over 101° (38.3°); swollen tonsils and lymph nodes; and white or yellow spots on the back of a bright red throat. Strep infection may also cause a headache and abdominal pain. Less commonly, strep throat can cause a red skin rash, vomiting, loss of appetite, and a general feeling of discomfort or illness. Please see a General Physician or an ENT (ear, nose, throat) Bangalore Apollo specialist if you experience any of  these symptoms.

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