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1) Earache
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An earache can be a sharp, dull, or burning pain in one or both ears. The pain may be temporary or constant. The eustachian tube runs from the middle part of each ear to the back of the throat. This tube drains fluid that is normally made in the middle ear. If the eustachian tube becomes blocked, fluid can build up. This may lead to pressure behind the eardrum or an ear infection.
3) Pharyngitis
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Pharyngitis, or sore throat, is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. It often makes it painful to swallow.
9) Strep Throat
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Strep throat is a disease that causes a sore throat (pharyngitis). It is an infection with a germ called Group A Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat is most common in children between ages 5 and 15, although anyone can get it. Strep throat is spread by person-to-person contact with fluids from the nose or saliva. It commonly spreads among family or household members.
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People who smoke or use tobacco are at risk of developing throat cancer or malignant tumors of the vocal chords. Excessive alcohol use also increases risk. Most cancers of the throat or larynx develop in adults older than 50, and men are ten times more likely than women to develop them.
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People who smoke or use tobacco are at risk of developing throat cancer or malignant tumors of the vocal chords. Excessive alcohol use also increases risk. Most cancers of the throat or larynx develop in adults older than 50, and men are ten times more likely than women to develop them.
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An acute ear infection is a short and painful ear infection. Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection of the middle ear. The middle ear is located just behind the eardrum.
13) Tonsillitis
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Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. A bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is very common, especially in children.
14) Sinusitis
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Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with an infection from a virus, bacteria, or fungus.
15) Nasal congestion
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Many people think that a nose gets congested (stuffy) from too much thick mucus. However, in most cases, the nose becomes congested when the tissues lining it become swollen. The swelling is due to inflamed blood vessels. Newborn infants must breathe through the nose. Nasal congestion in an infant's first few months of life can interfere with nursing, and in rare cases can cause serious breathing problems. Nasal congestion in older children and adolescents...
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Myringotomy is a procedure in which a tiny incision is made in the eardrum to relieve pressure in the inner ear. Tubes are placed in the incision to keep the incision open and allow for continued drainage from the inner ear. This program features 3-D animations and clear descriptions to help patients gain a better understanding of the middle ear: why fluid builds up there, why infections should not go untreated, and details surrounding surgical procedure...
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Our ears, nose, and throat are all situated close together in the skull, but each has a different function. In this episode, Dr. Alice Roberts shows viewers the tiny bones in the ear called the ossicles. It's clear that our ears are very intricate and vulnerable to damage. She then explains that loud noise can cause permanent harm to our ears. Every time you leave a nightclub or concert with ringing in the ears, you have to some extent damaged your...
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Cochlear implants could soon make a lifetime of profound deafness a thing of the past-and in the process bring an end to America's vibrant Deaf culture. In this program, NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser takes a balanced look at the implications of cochlear implant technology on the Deaf community. Dr. John Niparko, director of The Listening Center at Johns Hopkins; King Jordan, president of Gallaudet University; and others share their markedly...
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Approximately 12,000 babies are born annually in the United States with a hearing impairment. With impressive advancements in technology, cochlear implants are giving these children the ability to hear. A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can provide the sense of hearing to patients who are profoundly deaf or are severely hard of hearing. The cochlear implant helps patients hear by using electrodes that stimulate the remaining...
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Most people lose some olfactory sense as they approach old age, but the problem can also impact the lives of young or middle-aged adults and require extensive medical treatment. This program examines the causes of smell and taste loss, surveys various treatments for it, and presents several case studies of the unhappy condition. Viewers learn about the basic functions of the olfactory nerve; the various types of smell and taste loss, including phantosmia,...