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Screening for hearing loss in newborns

Why does your new-born need to be screened for hearing loss? The benefit of screening your new-born for hearing loss is the early detection leading to early treatment. The outcome of early treatment is appropriate speech, better social skills and mental development. Suspicion of the child’s hearing ability by the parents or family and friends […]

Tonsillectomy and adeniodectomy

What is a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy? Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are 2 Macademia nut-sized masses at the back of the throat. Adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids. Adenoids are soft tissue at the back of the throat. They are higher than the tonsils. Removal of the adenoids and tonsils is […]

Obstructive sleep apnea

What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition characterized by repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep, hence limiting the amount of air reaching the lungs. When this happens, the body and brain becomes oxygen deprived and you wake up, even though you might not be conscious at each awakening. […]

Snoring in adults

What is snoring? Snoring is a harsh sound produced by vibration of the soft tissues of the upper airway during sleep. It usually occurs during breathing in, but can also occur during breathing out. Habitual snoring is common, more common in males than females and increases with increasing age. Occasional snoring is almost universal What […]

Globus sensation

Disclosure All topics are reviewed as new information becomes available. Topic last updated 12th October 2017 What is globus sensation? This is a persistent or on and off sensation of a lump or foreign body stuck in throat. Some others describe it as scratchy, throbbing or tense. It is not painful but it is annoying. […]

Laryngo pharyngeal reflux (lpr)

What is LPR? Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a condition where stomach contents including acid flow back and up into the throat.  Women, men, infants, and children can all have gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) or LPR. Many patients with LPR do not experience the symptom of heartburn associated with GERD. While GERD and LPR may occur together, […]

Sore throat

Overview Sore throats, medically termed pharyngitis, are a common complaint especially in children. They are commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. Other less common causes of sore throat are serious and some life-threatening. Although sore throats usually clear up on their own without complications, they sometimes need a prescription of antibiotics. What are the common […]

Laryngitis

What is laryngitis? Laryngitis is inflammation of the vocal cords. When you speak, air passes through the voice box in your throat and hits the two bands called vocal cords. Your voice makes sounds when they vibrate. When your throat or vocal cords get inflamed, your vocal cords swell, which affects the way they vibrate. […]

Ear Infections (Otitis Media) in Children

Overview Ear infections, also called otitis media, are a common problem in children. About 50 percent of infants have at least one ear infection by their first birthday. Ear infections can cause pain in the ear, fever, and temporary hearing loss and general signs such as loss of appetite and irritability. Some children get better […]

Dizziness and Vertigo

References Dommaraju S, Perera E. An approach to vertigo in general practice. Australian family physician. 2016 Apr;45(4):190. Shephard NT, Solomon D. Practical issues in the management of the dizzy and balance disorder patient. June 2000. The otolaryngological clinics of North America. Saunders. Approach to dizziness. 2013 Disclaimer The content on the Nairobi ENT website is […]