Medical Advice on "Otolaryngology (E.N.T)"

How to alleviate and prevent recurrent ear infections?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing insights into the concerning issue. Ear infections can be categorized into two main types: Outer ear infections, known as otitis externa. Middle ear infections, categorized as acute or chro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

How to get rid of ear pain and unusual sounds in my ear?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a high possibility that you would have accidentally injured the eardrum. It is a prevalent thing to happen, and you do not have to worry too much. The defect in the eardrum interferes with optimum sound transmi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Why sore throat persist despite taking antibiotic courses?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaints. Repeated attacks of a low-grade sore throat suggest that it could be chronic pharyngitis. The other common causes of chronic sore throat are due to acidity and gastroesophageal reflu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepthi. M

Is an off-center uvula post-cleft palate surgery concerning?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having uvula at one side is not at all a big issue. But, you should know a few things. Children with cleft lip or palate are usually operated at a very small age, usually at six months is the first surgery done, and this ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Alok Rathi

What causes constant throat irritation and acid reflux?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The foreign body sensation in your throat is basically due to acid reflux. It is irritating the throat as acid raises high up to cause stickiness. Along with all the medicines you are taking, I would add few lifestyle mea...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

What could cause throat pain and flu-like symptoms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your symptoms and negative test results for flu and strep, you may be experiencing pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat) caused by a viral infection. Viral pharyngitis typically resolves on its own within ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

What is the best treatment for single-sided hearing loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the symptoms you have mentioned the condition in your right ear is called SOM (serous otitis media). It is a collection of sterile glue like fluid behind the ear drum. Nothing to worry about, and yes it tak...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Surabhi Chopra

Does my air conduction threshold and bone conduction threshold diagnose SSCD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis of superior semicircular canal dehiscence is given based on the clinical grounds and CT (computed tomography) scan. Your hearing tests spread over six months are somewhat similar. There are a mild worsening...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mehak Agarwal

What are the symptoms of Waardenburg syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is difficult to differentiate between syndrome 1 and 2. But with the forelock of hair, he may have Waardenburg. But we must see if there is any hearing loss or defect in arms and other limbs. Can you provide more det...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Stuffy nose brings dizziness and headache. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your nasal symptoms are more suggestive of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. The dizzy feeling and associated changes are more suggestive of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). There is no direct relation between bo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Chandni P. Engoor