Strep Throat Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus (strep bacteria) and is characterized by a sore throat, headache, fever,...
Read moreHow to Relieve Nasal Dryness at Home
By Steven Kmucha, MD
The inner walls of your nasal passage secrete some amount of mucus on a daily basis. This sticky, viscous fluid...
Read moreHome Remedies for Nasal Congestion
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Nasal congestion is a common problem that is typically associated with the common cold, flu, and allergic reactions, but it...
Read moreHow to Get Relief From Itchy Ears, Explained by an ENT
By Michael Dilkes, MBBS, MS, FRCS
It is almost impossible to ignore an itch anywhere on the body and the problem becomes even more distressing if...
Read moreWhat Are Tonsil Stones and How to Get Rid of Them, Explained by an ENT
By Michael Dilkes, MBBS, MS, FRCS
Tonsil stones are smelly white or yellow lumps of variable size that form inside the tonsils. They are usually small...
Read moreWhat Is Sinusitis and How to Treat It, in the Words of an ENT
By Supriya Mathur, MD
The human skull contains four pairs of interconnected air-filled cavities around the nose, which are referred to as sinuses. The...
Read moreEarwax Removal: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Earwax, or cerumen, is secreted inside your ear canals and forms a sticky, protective covering over the delicate inner lining...
Read moreHow to Treat and Prevent Laryngitis, Explained by an ENT
By Supriya Mathur, MD
Laryngitis refers to a medical problem characterized by inflammation in the larynx. It is usually caused by a viral infection...
Read moreTonsillitis: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Tonsils are a pair of lymph nodes present on either side at the back of the throat. They help prevent...
Read moreTonsillitis Treatment Explained by an ENT
By Supriya Mathur, MD
The tonsils refer to the two lymph nodes at the back of your throat. Due to various reasons, the tonsils...
Read moreHow to Relieve Ear Pain, According to an ENT
By Supriya Mathur, MD
Ear pain, medically known as otalgia, (1) is a common problem, especially in children, with multiple causes. It can originate...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care Tips for Clogged Ears
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Clogging of the ears occurs due to blockage or plugging in the Eustachian tube. This tube connects the throat and...
Read moreHow to Stop and Prevent a Nosebleed
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Epistaxis, (1) commonly known as a nosebleed, is a medical condition wherein blood flows out of one or both of...
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