Overview The nose consists of many blood vessels situated close to the surface at the front and back of the nose. These blood vessels are very fragile and may bleed easily, causing nosebleeds. Nosebleeds can be common and scary but that does not make them a serious medical issue. It generally occurs in adults and…
Ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, is an infection that occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear- the part of the ear just behind the eardrum. In an infection, the narrow tube called the eustachian tubes that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat becomes inflamed…
The nose is the main part of the respiratory system that inhales oxygen and exhales carbon dioxide in addition to functioning as an air passageway for the body. It also traps tiny particles and pathogens before they reach the lungs, warms the air to body temperature, and significantly adds moisture to the air to avoid…
What is a sore throat? Sore throat is a medical condition marked by pain, dryness or scratchy feeling in the throat that is typically caused by an inflammation due to cold or any other viral infection. Viruses are responsible for 85%-95% of the throat infections in both adults and young children. There may be other…
On each side of the back of the throat, are located two lymph nodes known as Tonsils. They help in preventing the body from getting an infection and perform a defense mechanism as such. Tonsillitis is a condition in which the tonsils become infected. Tonsillitis can occur at any age and is particularly common in…
