Development abnormalities which are present at conception or occur before the end of pregnancy.Causes:Genetic (inherited) Environmental (maternal) Unknown (not determined)
Snoring is a noise that occurs during sleep when the child is breathing in and there is some blockage of air passing through the back of the mouth. Children who are three years or older tend to snore during the deeper stages of sleep. Loud and regular nightly snoring is often abnormal in otherwise healthy children. Sometimes it is a sign of a respiratory infection, a stuffy nose or allergy; other times it may be a symptom of sleep apnea.Causes:there is an anatomical component, such as a small jaw or a small airway that the child was born withcommon reason is enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) emergencies are a common complaint in the emergency department. These can present as a result of infection, trauma, foreign bodies, or postprocedure complications. Emergency physicians (EPs) diagnose and treat a variety of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders on a daily basis. Although the majority of these conditions are benign, there are several critical ENT disorders that must be immediately recognized and treated.ENT Emergencies:Nose bleed (Epistaxis)Nasal Foreign BodiesEar Foreign Bodies Malignant Otitis Externa (Diabetes with Ear Pain)Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (Hearing loss overnight/over hours)Epiglottitis (inflammation of the epiglottis-the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe))
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) is a benign tumor that tends to bleed and occurs in the nasopharynx (upper part of pharynx, the tube connecting to the lungs) of prepubertal and adolescent males. Common symptoms of JNA include nasal obstruction and severe or repeated nosebleeds. If the tumor grows large enough, it can cause:Change in facial appearanceComplete obstruction of both sides of the noseFacial pain or headachesVisual disturbance Over time, the tumor can invade the eye socket or cranial cavity, causing blindness or other significant neurologic problems.
Jenis kanker pada kepala dan leher yang paling umum adalah karsinoma sel skuamosa, yang muncul dari cel yang tersusun dalam hidung, mulut, dan tenggorokan. Orang yang merokok atau orang yang terekspos pada virus papiloma manusia (HPV) lebih besar kemungkinannya untuk mempunyai sel kanker skuamosa.Gejala Kanker Kepala dan Leher:Dapat termasuk benjolan atau sakitSakit tenggorokanRongga mulut: bercak putih atau merah pada gusi, lidah, atau mulutFaring: masalah bernafas atau berbicara, rasa sakit ketika menelan, leher atau tenggorokan, sering sakit kepala, dsb.Laring: Sakit ketika menelan atau sakit telingaRongga sinus dan rongga mulut: Rongga sinus yang terhambat dan tidak bersih, infeksi sinis kronis yang tidak bisa disembuhkan dengan pengobatan antibiotik, dsb.Kelenjar ludah: Pembengkakan dibawah dagu atau disekitar rahang, mati rasa atau kelumpuhan otot wajah.
Babies with tongue-tie, there’s a problem with something called the lingual frenulum. That’s the small stretch of tissue that connects the underside of your tongue to the bottom of your mouth. It might be too short and tight, or attached way up near the tip of the tongue.There are two types of Tongue Tie Release Treatment:- FrenotomyThe doctor examines the lingual frenulum and then uses sterile scissors to snip the frenulum free. The procedure is quick and discomfort is minimal since there are few nerve endings or blood vessels in the lingual frenulum.- FrenuloplastyIf additional repair is needed or the lingual frenulum is too thick for Frenotomy. A frenuloplasty is done under general anesthesia with surgical tools. After the frenulum is released, the wound is usually closed with sutures that absorb on their own as the tongue heals.
There are several types of speech disorders, and different types of speech disorders can be caused by different factors. A common speech disorder is cluttering, which is a speech and fluency disorder that causes a rapid rate of speech, making speech difficult to understand. This can be caused by the paralysis of speech muscles due to the damage to the nerves or may also be related to the brain.Treatment of speech disorders depend on the type and cause of the condition. To effectively treat the condition, a speech test can be done at a specialist clinic to find out the root cause so that it can be treated accordingly.
A common cold can be caused by viral infection or bacterial infection. It is important to diagnose the cause of the cold accurately before any treatment so that the treatment can be done safely and effectively.
Nose bleeds, or also known as epistaxis, can be caused by various factors, including, irritation, internal fractures, or infection. While nosebleeds that happen once in a blue moon usually don't cause any health concerns, chronic nose bleeds that happen frequently can be a sign of serious problems in the nose like fractures or internal deformation and infection.If you have nosebleeds frequently, you can get your condition checked by a specialist doctor to have an accurate diagnosis and treatment,
