ENT
What causes fluid in the ears?
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte, Consultant ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Fluid in the ears, medically known as otitis media, is a common condition affecting people of all ages. It occurs when fluid builds up in the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum. This buildup can cause a range of symptoms, including: Causes
All you need to know about tonsilitis
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte, Consultant ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Lying deep within the throat, the tonsils play a crucial role in our immune system, acting as a first line of defense against invading germs. However, this can lead to a painful and uncomfortable condition known as tonsillitis. Signs of tonsilitis Symptoms of tonsillitis
What are the reasons for having vertigo?
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte, Consultant ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or moving when you are not actually moving. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and imbalance. Vertigo can be caused by a variety of problems, including: To diagnose vertigo, your doctor will take a history of your
What is sleep apnea and how do you treat it?
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte, Consultant ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Rohan Aurangabadwalla, Consultant Pulmonology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing repeatedly during sleep. This can happen hundreds of times a night. When you stop breathing, your brain briefly wakes you up so
What are the uses of laryngoscopy?
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte- Consultant, ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Laryngoscopy is a procedure to visualize the larynx or the vocal cords (voice box) inside and/or the back of the throat to diagnose or treat the cause of any symptoms related to the same. It is done by an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) doctor