Dr Ronald Chin’s Viewpoint On Acute Tonsillitis
Acute tonsilitis is an acute inflammation of the palatine tonsils. It’s most common in school children. This disorder peaks in winter.
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Acute tonsilitis is an acute inflammation of the palatine tonsils. It’s most common in school children. This disorder peaks in winter.
Hypertrophy is the increase in muscle size of the pharyngeal tonsil. It is most commonly seen in children aged 3 to 6.
Laryngology is the study of the larynx or the voice box. Apart from producing voice, another key function of the larynx is the protection of the lungs from food and fluid entry.
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy is a process that involves the incision of the lacrimal sac accessed lateral to the nasal middle turbinate.
Epistaxis is the bleeding from the nose.
Chronic rhinosinusitis is the inflammation of the paranasal sinus lasting for more than 12 weeks. Chronic rhinosinusitis can be classified in 3 ways.
● Chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps
● Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis
● Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Chronic rhinosinusitis occurs in both children and adults but is most common in middle-aged adults.
The nose is made up of a framework of bones and cartilage. Those are divided into right and left chambers by nasal septum.
First, the patient’s allergic history is taken. Then allergy testing, vitro testing, and skin testing are conducted.
For treatment, avoidance of allergens and environmental controls are advised.
Several factors may cause allergic rhinitis, including genetic susceptibility, exposure to allergens, environmental factors, or exposure to smoke.
Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal cavity mucosa. It can be classified into two types.
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