Health Topics - eye,ear,nose,throat,mouth

Dental Abscess

A painful and potentially serious dental condition characterized by a collection of pus that forms in a localized area within or around a tooth.

Ear Infection

An infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear.

Eye Infection

Commonly known as "pink eye," is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear tissue that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inner surface of the eyelids.

Mouth Ulcer

Also known as a canker sore or salt blister, is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.

Oral Thrush

Also known as oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida.

Sinus Infection

Medically known as sinusitis, is an inflammation or infection of the sinus cavities, which are hollow air-filled spaces located in the bones of the face around the nose.

Sore Throat

A scratchy or burning feeling in the back of your throat. It may hurt to swallow or talk.

Stye

Also known as a hordeolum, is a bacterial infection of an oil gland in the eyelid.

Tonsillitis

Inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or chronic.