Hearing loss; a decrease in hearing sensitivity of surrounding sounds, difficulty in perceiving sounds, ringing or buzzing in the ear. If a person has hearing loss, it is important to know the type of hearing loss, the degree of hearing loss, and which frequencies of hearing loss affect sound. There are two types of hearing…
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is severe respiratory snoring for more than 10 seconds with severe snoring during sleep. Sleep apnea, a disease that must be taken seriously, is a very common condition. What Causes Sleep Apnea? The most common cause of sleep apnea is that the muscles in the throat and soft palate…
Scratching of the eardrum is a treatment method that is used to discharge the fluid accumulated in the middle ear for various reasons. Scratching of the eardrum for therapeutic purposes is called paracentesis or myringotomy. Accumulation of fluid in the middle ear is caused by obstruction of the eustachian tube, fever of the middle ear,…
Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that originates from cells in the thyroid gland. The disease often manifests itself as a mass in the neck or as a nodule within the thyroid gland. The group that can be the size of peas or walnuts in the thyroid gland and formed as a result of…
What is goiter? Goitre is a condition where the thyroid gland grows. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located just in front of the neck. Thyroid hormones are secreted from the thyroid gland. These hormones have a very important effect on the metabolism and brain especially in the body. Why Does Thyroid Gland Grow?…
What is Nasal Flesh Surgery? Nasal flesh surgery is the process of removing nasal flesh by surgery. Nasal flesh, or adenoid, is a tissue located in the upper part of the nasal cavity. Its task is to fight the microbes and keep them away from the body. Nasal flesh works actively especially in childhood. For…
What is Tonsillectomy? Tonsil surgery or tonsillectomy is the procedure of removing the tonsils by surgery. Tonsils are organs on the back of the tongue and on both sides of the throat. Tonsils contribute to the body’s defense by producing antibodies against microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Although tonsils are beneficial to the body,…
What is Larynx Cancer? Larynx cancer is a type of cancer originating from the larynx. The larynx protects the trachea during the swallowing process, provides air to the lungs from the external air to reach the lungs and provides sound formation through the vocal cords. Laryngeal cancer, called medicine, is one of the most common…
What is Nasal Flesh? Nasal flesh growth is a common condition in childhood. The nasal flesh is a tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity. Nasal flesh is a part of the immune system just like tonsils. In other words, it produces antibodies, which are substances that help the body fight microbes. The…
Ear diseases (otology and neurotology) are a specialty of otolaryngology, dealing with the treatment of diseases involving both the ear and the brain at the same time. All diseases and tumors of the external auditory canal are of interest to otology. Middle ear infections, cholesteatoma surgery, fluid accumulation in the middle ear, calcification of the…
