Ears

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hearing loss and vertigo (dizziness caused by problems in the inner ear) are only some of the concerns you might have regarding your ears. To prevent these, you should take care not to expose your ears to too much loud sounds. For example, for those who go to shooting ranges, always wear ear plugs and/or earmuffs. Do not listen to loud music with your earphones for an extended period of time. Remember to clean your ears daily, and to give them proper rest from television, video games, and other similar device-producing sounds. Stress is also a factor that can contribute to ringing in the ears, so avoid stressful situations if you want to get rid of tinnitus. Hearing aids are given to those who lost their sense of hearing. Your ears, nose and throat (ENT) are connected to each other, so if you have problems in these areas, make sure you tackle them one by one to ensure the resolution of your ear problems.

Nose

Sinusitis and allergies are two of the most common problems of the nose. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, while allergies are an individual’s unfavorable reactions to specific particles in the environment. Similar symptoms for these two conditions can include a runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and congested air and nasal passages. Depending on the cause, there are several medications that can get rid of these problems. For severe and chronic cases, it is better to discuss treatment options with your ENT doctor. But basically, you just want to get rid of the cause, in order to feel better. For instance, bacterial sinusitis is eliminated with the use of antibiotics. Allergic reactions may be suppressed with antihistamines. Triggers in the environment (for both sinusitis and allergies) like dust, pollen, smoke and pet dander can be cleaned up and avoided accordingly.

Throat

The throat, just like the ears, can become problematic mainly due to its overuse. When you abuse your throat with too much speaking, shouting or singing, it becomes scratched and dried up. This environment can cause for a viral infection like laryngitis to develop. Your larynx can become swollen, your voice becomes hoarse (or you might even lose it for a while), and you may even have fever and other respiratory problems, on top of your laryngitis. You need to keep yourself from abusing your throat, or any part of your body for that matter. And you need to know how to treat yourself well. When laryngitis strikes, drink hot liquids to soothe your throat. Avoid the use of your voice while symptoms persist. Take some rest, and consult an ENT doctor if problems do not resolve at all.