Why use nasal ointment? Nasal ointment may be required for a dry nose, to address allergies, or as treatment for a Staph infection. Nasal ointment is also commonly required after nasal surgery including, septoplasty, rhinoplasty, turbinate reduction or turbinoplasty surgery and endoscopic sinus surgery. Antibiotic nasal ointment is used for eradicating staphylococcal bacteria, in particular MRSA, […]
Tips for Treating a Cold at Home
If your child has a cold, a trip to the doctor isn’t going to do much to make him feel better. A visit to the ENT doctor might make you feel a little relief, with the assurance that it isn’t sinusitis or something more serious, but that’s about all. Most colds are caused by viral […]
Diagnosis and Prognosis for a Blocked Salivary Gland
Blocked Salivary Glands The salivary glands, when operating optimally, produce about a litre of saliva each day. This liquid helps to remove bacteria from the mouth, aid in digestion and keep the throat and oesophagus moist. A blocked salivary gland, however, can cause serious problems. Symptoms of Blocked Salivary Glands The salivary glands throughout the […]
Natural Therapies for Sinusitis
By Alexandra Matkevich RN Complementary and alternative medicine offers treatments for a variety of ailments, and otolaryngological conditions are not exempt. Sinusitis is a common complaint with many causes including allergy, acute infection, chronic illness, trauma, lifestyle factors and more. The open-forum nature of the internet has opened up a whole library of natural remedy […]
Taking Care of Your Child’s Sinus Infection
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, can make anyone miserable. The sinuses are cavities located in the cheekbones, behind the nasal passages, and in the forehead. Like your nasal passages, your sinuses can become filled with mucus when you are suffering from a cold, allergies, or a virus. Sometimes, bacteria can become trapped in these passages, […]
Symptoms and Treatment of Sinusitis
Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are a series of paired nasal cavities above the eyes and around the nose that are normally filled with air. With inflammatory infection, however, the lining of the nasal cavities swell and can result in several symptoms that may need a healthcare professional to […]
Tonsillitis and Rheumatic Fever
About Tonsillitis and Rheumatic Fever Rheumatic fever is a disease that can occur following bacterial infection with Group A Streptococcus. Predisposing infections also include strep throat tonsillitis and skin infections, such as impetigo (caused by Streptococcus pyogenes). Overall, rheumatic fever is rare in Australia; however, the rate of rheumatic fever amongst Indigenous Australians is much […]
Effect of tonsillectomy on the immune system
What is Tonsillectomy? Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure which removes the palatine tonsils, generally following chronic tonsillitis or tonsillitis resulting in other complications, such as breathing difficulties. It is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in children. Similarly, adenotonsillectomy is the surgical removal of both the palatine tonsils and the adenoids. The tonsils and […]
Different Causes of Dizziness
Causes of Dizziness Many of us can remember spinning around and around as young kids trying to purposefully make ourselves so dizzy we would fall down. This same feeling of dizziness can occur as adults for a number of different reasons. Some of these reasons can signify illnesses while others can be caused by imbalances […]
Ear Infection in Adults
Ear Infection Differences While infant and child ear infections are a fairly common occurrence, adult ear infections do not occur nearly as frequently. This is because children are more susceptible to ear infections due to their Eustachian tubes becoming more easily blocked. Ear infections, also called acute middle ear infections, can be caused by a […]
What Is Otitis Media?
About Otitis Media Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. Specifically, the middle ear is the area between the inner ear and the tympanic membrane. Middle ear infection is one of the most common causes of an earache. This type of infection can be either acute or chronic, and sometimes, the ear drum ruptures, […]
