Overview Tonsils are a pair of lymph nodes located on the two sides of the back of your throat. They defend the body against bacterial and viral infections. Tonsillitis occurs
What Is the Ear Canal? The ear is divided into three parts: inner, middle, and outer. The outer cartilage and ear canal make up the outer portion. In general, the
What Is an Audiogram? If you experience hearing problems and want to test for the possibility of hearing loss, your doctor may conduct an audiometry hearing test. The visual result
Nasal polyps are benign (non-cancerous) clumps forming in the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. Appearing together inside both of your noses, these teardrop-shaped or grape-shaped growths are soft
A sore throat occurs when the throat is irritated, scratchy, or painful. The symptoms tend to get worse when you swallow. In most cases, this is a mild health issue
Nasal polyps are noncancerous and soft growths developing on the lining of the sinuses or nasal passages. They are typically caused by chronic inflammation due to immune conditions, drug sensitivity,
Overview The sinuses are small to fairly large air pockets located behind certain parts of the face and head, namely: forehead (frontal), cheekbones (maxillary), nose (sphenoidal), and between the eyes
The septum is the cartilage located at the center of the nose. In general, it evenly separates the nostrils. But when this division is uneven, meaning one nostril is bigger
A deviated septum happens when the nasal septum, a thin wall between the nasal passages, is unevenly displaced. Many people have a deviated or off-center nasal septum. This makes one
Post nasal drip is a common health complaint. Nearly all of us experience this issue at some point in our lives. In general, the glands in our throat and nose