Sore throat
Overview Sore throats, medically termed pharyngitis, are a common complaint especially in children. They are commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. Other less common causes of sore throat are serious and some life-threatening. Although sore throats usually clear up on their own without complications, they sometimes need a prescription of antibiotics. What are the common […]
Laryngitis
What is laryngitis? Laryngitis is inflammation of the vocal cords. When you speak, air passes through the voice box in your throat and hits the two bands called vocal cords. Your voice makes sounds when they vibrate. When your throat or vocal cords get inflamed, your vocal cords swell, which affects the way they vibrate. […]
Nosebleeds
Why do people get nosebleeds? It is alarming for you or your child to nosebleed. However, most are not serious despite bleeding from the nose been a common condition. The most common causes are nose picking or irritation of the lining of your nose due to dry air, common cold or sinusitis. The most crucial […]
Nose Fracture
What is a nose fracture? Trauma to the nose can fracture the nasal skeleton or the cartilage. There are different patterns of nose fractures depending on the direction (side or front) and the strength of the force (moderate or severe) applied. Is a nose fracture serious? If the bone is only cracked, the fracture is […]
Labyrinthitis
Overview Labyrinthitis is a condition that causes both hearing loss and dizziness and balance problems. It is sudden in onset and can be severe. Often, the ill feeling is present for days then it starts to get better. However, the symptoms at times can last for weeks. Causes Doctors aren’t too sure what causes labyrinthitis. […]
Overview Ear infections, also called otitis media, are a common problem in children. About 50 percent of infants have at least one ear infection by their first birthday. Ear infections can cause pain in the ear, fever, and temporary hearing loss and general signs such as loss of appetite and irritability. Some children get better […]
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Dizziness and Vertigo
December 5, 2016Uncategorized Dizziness and Vertigo The inner ear serves two purposes: hearing and balance. There are mechanisms in the ear that inform the brain about your position, orientation in space and movement and all times to keep you in balance. A false sensation of spinning or whirling, known as vertigo, can occur when the […]
Prof. Isaac M. Macharia – ENT surgeon, Nairobi Ear,Nose & Throat Clinic (in a red shirt), looks on as Former U.S President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton give Richard Mwendwa Kiilu, 63, the gift of hearing in Kenya courtesy of Starkey Hearing Foundation.
Dr. Chimmy Omamo-Olende doing a presentation at the 23rd Annual KENTS Conference held at the BOMA Hotel, Eldoret (21-24th May 2015).