Ear, nose and throat

• Treacher-Collins Syndrome – Being Born Without Cheek Bones (As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy)

  Bone, Ear, nose and throat, Eyes 15.01.2011 No Comments

  

  On Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy, a girl with no cheek bones needed a surgery so that she could start playing sports without the fear of getting her face harmed. The girl had a syndrome called Treacher-Collins syndrome, explained below….[More]

  Tags: Adults, Children, Danger-Medium, Grey's Anatomy

• Following Michael Douglas – Oropharyngeal Cancer – What Is It and How Can You Protect Yourself?

  Ear, nose and throat 02.09.2010 1 Comment

  

  Michael Douglas told a US television audience on Tuesday night that he has been diagnosed with and is receiving treatment for stage 4 throat cancer. There is more than one type of organ in the throat which can have cancer, …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, News, Oncology

• Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome – Hearing Sounds Inside Your Own Body (As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy)

  Ear, nose and throat 15.05.2010 1 Comment

  

  On Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy (titled “Shiny Happy People”), a teenage patient called Hayley is thought to have schizophrenia after trying to claw her own eyes out. Not unlike a House episode we recently covered, the diagnosis turns …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Otolaryngology

• Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear) – Why You Should Never Use Q-Tips

  Ear, nose and throat 09.09.2009 No Comments

  

  Summer’s going away, at least around these parts of the woods. Many of you may be going to the pool to enjoy what’s left of it. Read on to find out about otitis externa – an ear infection you can …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Infectious Diseases, Otolaryngology

• Labyrinthitis – An Ear Infection Causing Loss of Balance

  Ear, nose and throat 22.06.2009 5 Comments

  

  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Labyrinthitis is an inflammation inside your ear, which can cause loss of balance and problems hearing.

  Who gets it?

  Labyrinthitis can be caused by a virus or bacteria. Usually, when it’s caused by a …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Children, Otolaryngology

• Head Spinning (Vertigo) – What Causes It?

  Ear, nose and throat, Nervous System 29.05.2009 62 Comments

  

  Head spinning is a common complaint in medicine. The main problem with head spinning is actually its definition: People often confuse it with dizziness. When someone comes to the doctor complaining “I feel dizzy”, it usually means one of two …[More]

• Meniere’s Disease – From Head Spinning To Hearing Loss

  Ear, nose and throat 16.03.2009 4 Comments

  

  Danger Level: Medium

  What is it?

  Meniere’s Disease is an ear problem which causes hearing loss, ear ringing and dizziness.

  Who gets it?

  Usually people between the ages of 40-60, but it can come at any age. There are some …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Otolaryngology