Sjogren's syndrome
There are many health problems that arise when, for some inexplicable reason, the body turns on itself without warning. One of these autoimmune conditions is Sjogren's syndrome. In Sjogren's syndrome, the body attacks its own moisture-producing ... [... more]
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Ear examination (otoscopy)
Otoscopy is an examination that involves looking into the ear with an instrument called an otoscope (or auriscope). This is performed in order to examine the 'external auditory canal' - the tunnel that leads from the outer ear (pinna) to the eardrum. [... more]
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the tonsils. There are two tonsils, situated on either side of the back of the throat and they form part of the body's immune system. They, like the rest of the immune system, contain special ... [... more]
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Ménière's disease
The disease is named after a French doctor - Prosper Ménière - who described the condition as being characterised by sudden attacks of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of hearing and a buzzing in the ears (tinnitus). Ménière' [... more]
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Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
The blood usually comes from a blood vessel located in the front of the nasal septum (nasal partition) or further back in the nasal cavity. A nosebleed usually occurs due to a ruptured blood vessel located in the front of the nasal septum. Dry ... [... more]
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Sore throat
A sore throat (also known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis) is a symptom of a disease affecting the pharynx or the area around the tonsils. It can be the result of an infection by a virus or bacteria. A sore throat may be symptomatic of the ... [... more]
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Benign positional vertigo
Vertigo is the illusion of movement, the feeling that our surroundings are spinning around us or that we're spinning within our surroundings. Vertigo usually occurs when there's a problem with the middle ear balance mechanisms, or with the brain, ... [... more]
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Obstructive sleep apnoea
OSA is a respiratory condition in which the throat repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep. Air is blocked from getting into the lungs, and low oxygen levels cause the brain to wake the person up. A person with OSA will usually snore and wake ... [... more]
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Flu (influenza)
How to recognise the symptoms of flu, plus information on vaccinations Flu is a viral infection that's most common during the winter months. It has a sudden onset of symptoms, which include fever, sore throat and muscle aches. Influenza, more ... [... more]
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Sinusitis
Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses, usually brought on by viral infection. The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of the face that improve the resonance of the voice. The five pairs of sinuses are interconnected and also connect ... [... more]
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Usher syndrome
It's rare for a child to have problems with both their hearing and their vision, but when this does happen the most common cause is Usher syndrome. Usher syndrome is a genetic condition, inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion. This means a ... [... more]
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What are the effects?
Most people deny they snore and if they admit claim it doesn't bother them, but in some cases snoring can cause health problems. The noise of snoring is caused by parts of the nose and throat - in particular, the soft palate - vibrating as you ... [... more]
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