Diphtheria Treatment

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection which usually affects the nose and throat and causes a bad sore throat, swollen glands, fever etc.

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection which usually affects the nose and throat and causes a bad sore throat, swollen glands, fever etc.

Health Q&A
No sense of taste

I am from Mumbai. I have drastically lost sense of taste in last 6 months. I was suffering from Sinus, and both  ear discharge since childhood. Since 2012 I developed allergy rhinitis and right ear discharge. I had covid in Jan 2021. I had thyroid. Now because of loss of sense of taste I dont eat food. My weight has come down from 62 kg in Aug 2025 to 49/50 kg as on date. Please advise

Cervical lymph node swelling

Hello.I had a usg neck recently.Because my left supraclavicle area was little fuller,i suspected.Doc felt nothing but ordered usg.everything is normal but report says few non specific cervical lymph node is seen bilaterally largest measuring 1.4 cm in right and 1.3 cm in the left side.but the radiologist concluded that no significant abnormality is seen.My ent doctor also said it is normal..What's your view on this.I don't  have any sore throat or anything  but I have a left wisdom teeth eruption which pains sometimes.But now it is not painful.My lymph node cannot be felt and not painful also.

Ear pain on the in

Severe ear pain it's like pulsating in the ear every time I couldn't open my mouth wide open so please so something for this to heal

Right Ear Pain ...mild infection

Skin irritation. No pain Daughter 19 years old Right ear is irritating from lat 2 weeks What van do

My cough returned after a week

As per my last treatment at Practo, I was diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Tract infection and prescribed Levoff, Bilastine and Viscodyne for 5 days. Now my cough got all sorted but after a few days it came back probably due to a cold drink I had, should I again take these medicines. It's been 3 days I am coughing. If no, what should I do? If yes, for how long?

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City Life and Allergies – Can You Avoid Them?

Constant sneezing? Stuffy nose? Itchy eyes?You might be dealing with allergic rhinitis, one of the most common ENT issues in metro cities.What is Allergic Rhinitis?Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory condition of the nose triggered by allergens such as dust mites, pollen, ...

Infectious Mononucleosis – Glandular Fever, Mono, ‘The Kissing Disease’

Infectious Mononucleosis is an infection of the throat caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and manifests itself by a sore throat, fever, neck swelling, weakness and malaise.It is transmitted by saliva and is usually a disease of young adults and has been associated with deep ...

A Boon for Snorers? a New Therapy for Children and Adults

MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY This is a newer type of therapy offered to children and adults who are mouth breathers due to persistent nasal blockage or some other cause. Mouth breathing -specially in children – is known to have multiple long term complications Dental malocclusion, high ...

Age Related Hearing Loss- Presbyacusis

As a part of the body’s aging process, as our muscles get weaker, our joints become more stiff, our vision starts to fail, so also there is the effect of aging on your hearing. As we age our hearing deteriorates. There is a gradual loss of hearing, more marked after 60 years of ...

Tmj - Temporo Mandibular Joint

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: Impact on ENT Health  The Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) plays a crucial role in our ability to speak, chew, and perform various functions involving the jaw. However, when problems arise with the TMJ, it can have a significant impact on not ...

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Dr. Stephen P Smith Jr - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. Stephen P Smith Jr Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Medical School, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Internship, Medical degree (cum laude), Medical Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graduate) 56 years experience Smith Facial Plastics
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Dr. RICARDO L CARRAU - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. RICARDO L CARRAU Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Residency in ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Fellowship In Head and Neck Oncology, Fellowship - Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Fellowship in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Executive MBA) 44 years experience The Richard M Ross Heart Hospital
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Dr. James D Lowery - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. James D Lowery Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Residency, Medical School, Internship, Residency in Otolaryngology-ENT, General Surgery internship, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Internship, Transitional Year, Medical degree, DO) 40 years experience Ohio Ent And Allergy Physicians Pediatric And Adult
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Dr. Wayne K Robbins - Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
Dr. Wayne K Robbins Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist (Medical School, Fellowship in Otology/Neurotology, Residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Internship in Traditional Medicine, Medical degree, DO, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 39 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
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