Blocked Nose, Blocked Ears? How Sinus Issues Affect Your Hearing

 

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Come To Grips With Common ENT Emergencies

 

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Head & Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer can start in several places in the head and throat.

According to the CDC, this cancer can start:
- In the larynx (voice box).
- Inside and behind the nose.
- On the lips, although cancer of the lips is a type of skin cancer.
- In the glands that make saliva for the mouth, but that is relatively rare.
- In the mouth, including the tongue, gums, and roof of the mouth.
- In the sinuses (the space around the nose on the inside of the skull).
- Behind the mouth and throat (pharynx), which includes three parts called the nasopharynx, 

  oropharynx, and hypopharynx.

You can lower your risk of getting ENT cancer in several ways include:

- Stop smoking.
- Don’t use smokeless tobacco products.
- Limit the amount of alcohol consumption.
- Consider to get a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.
- Use condoms and dental dams consistently and correctly during oral sex, which may help   

  lower the chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Use lip balm that contains sunscreen and avoid indoor tanning.
- Visit the doctor regularly for early detection of head and neck cancers.

There are several signs and symptoms for ENT Cancer. You should consult a doctor if a lump in your neck persists for more than two weeks, is painless, and keeps growing. The symptoms are as follows:

- Lumps in the neck
- Nosebleeds
- A swelling, ulcer or sore area in the mouth
- Hoarseness in the voice
- Difficulty swallowing food
- Pain or blockage in the ear

Common ENT Conditions In Children

Children are always on the go, so it should come as no surprise they’re quick to pick up infections. Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems are quite common in kids. Allergies also often leads to ENT problems in children. 

It’s important to know the most common ENT troubles children face and be able to distinguish if allergies are playing a part in the problem. If your child has difficulty swallowing, hearing, eating, or shows signs of sneezing/coughing that persists for more than 2 weeks, then it is recommended to consult an ENT specialist.