Salivary glands make up a major part of our daily saliva. They are small glands that open into the mouth by tubes called ducts. Saliva helps in lubricating and swallowing the food, cleaning the mouth and protecting teeth against bacteria and aid digestion. There are three main types of salivary glands present on the insides of…
1: Irritation of Airways After a Cold or Flu Post viral infection cough is the most common cause of chronic cough. It can go in few days but can persist for weeks or even months, because viruses can make the airways to become swollen and oversensitive. 2: Drinking less Fluids When you have a cold or the flue,…
Postnasal discharge or postnasal drip ( kaira ) is a common symptom. Causes of Post-nasal Discharge The inside lining of the nose produces large amounts of mucus to clean the nose, trap foreign particles (e.g., dust), and to fight infection. Post-nasal drip can be caused by various medical conditions including sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses),…
BAD BREATH or HALITOSIS Bad breath, refers to unpleasant odours exhaled in breathing. In most of the cases, the millions of bacteria that live in the mouth are the primary causes of bad breath. In 90% of cases, bad breath originates from the mouth itself. Halitosis has a significant impact on personally. It may be transient or…
Vertigo, Dizziness, Imbalance
Vertigo or sense of imbalance is very common in our population. The inner ear and brain dysfunction can cause vertigo. Vertigo also called giddiness or dizziness is the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning. Very methodical approach is required to reach the diagnosis.
Mouth breathing in children is a common problem. Most common cause is blockage of nose due to Adenoids.
Mouth breathing is a serious problem in children of growing age. It may have serious effects on general health and growth. In some conditions child becomes hard of hearing.