Category Archives: ENT – Ear Nose Throat

What Causes an Ear ache?

What Causes an Earache? Q: I have an awful earache. What should I do? -By Sama Reply: The commonest reason for such ear aches is a throat infection. This could be viral (flu) or bacterial in origin. Do you have any other symptom like cough, running nose, throat pain, fever, body ache, fatigue etc.? There […]

Sweet Odor From Nasal Mucus

Sweet Smell From Nasal Secretions Q: Hi there, I had posted a question yesterday about my mother’s sneeze. You gave an answer and asked me to clarify some things to you. Here are the explanations: She does not smoke or drink alcohol. As for diet,there is nothing she consumes which I or the rest of […]

Silent Cystic Swelling of Throat

Cystic Lump of Throat Q: I’m 37 years old female. I had been to an ENT clinic and drawn fluid. Ultrasound scan came back normal. I went back for check up and the lump hasn’t disappeared, should I be worried? Reply: ———— You haven’t mentioned the exact location of lump. But from your description, we […]

Management of Deviated Nasal Septum

Deviated Nasal Septum and Nasopharyngeal Problems Q: Sir, I have been having sinusitis problem since long time due to deviated nasal septum. Twice, the right sided maxillary sinus filled with fluid. The doctor broke and removed the liquid. I have observed a small hard bump behind my throat. So I was not able to swallow […]