Common ear conditions

There are a wide variety of disorders and diseases affecting the ears, from disorders of the labyrinth of the ear which affects your balance, and progressive age related hearing loss disease, and deafness and congenital or acquired cysts or growths in or near the middle ear.

Some of the most common conditions are:

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Common nasal conditions

Nasal conditions can range in variety and severity from nosebleeds to a lack or reduced sense of smell (anosmia), non-cancerous nasal polyps or growths of the tissues that line the nose and sinuses, and congenital nasal deformities.

The following are some of the most common conditions:

Nasal obstruction or congestion

The nasal passages can become blocked or obstructed. This may lead to difficulty in breathing, due to underlying disorders such as a deviated septum, thickened mucosa, or polyps.

Rhinitis

Allergies, infections and other disorders can cause irritation or infection of the mucous membranes in the nose. This may result in swelling, congestion, itching, runny nose, and sneezing.

Sinusitis

The sinuses are spaces within the bone structure of the face. Sinusitis occurs when these spaces become inflamed or infected, often after a cold or allergic inflammation.

Common throat conditions

Some of the most common conditions are:

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ENT problems resulting from congenital and other disorders or diseases

ENT specialists also provide care to children who develop ear, nose or throat problems resulting from congenital or acquired disorders or diseases, amongst other:

  • Allergies

  • Asthma

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Craniofacial abnormalities

  • Down syndrome

  • Immune deficiency

  • Muscular dystrophy

  • Premature birth