ENT A–Z: Your Complete Guide to Ear, Nose & Throat Health
Cornerstone educational resource
By Dr. Amrita Basu, ENT Surgeon
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Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Table of contents
Introduction
Ear, Nose & Throat disorders affect people of all ages. Many ENT problems—like sinusitis, tinnitus, allergies, throat infection, sleep issues—can be prevented or controlled with awareness and early care.
This cornerstone guide is designed to help you understand common ENT conditions, red-flag symptoms, prevention strategies, and when to seek medical care.
It will be updated regularly and links to important in-depth articles, videos and downloadable tools.
Roadmap: ENT Health Learning Journey
1. Ear Health (👂)
Common problems:
- Ear infections
- Earwax & safe cleaning
- Tinnitus (ringing sound)
- Hearing loss & screening tests
- Vertigo & dizziness
2. Nose Health (👃)
Conditions often seen:
- Sinusitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Nasal blockage
- Nosebleed (epistaxis)
- Deviated septum
3. Throat & Voice Health (🗣️)
Concerns include:
- Tonsillitis
- Voice strain
- Snoring & sleep apnea
- Throat infections
- Swallowing difficulty
ENT Topics A–Z
Click through to explore full articles on HealthWealthBridge.com
Ear Health
- Tinnitus – Ringing in Ear
https://healthwealthbridge.com/tinnitus/ - Hearing Loss Awareness
https://healthwealthbridge.com/hearing-loss/ - Safe Ear Wax Removal (Home vs Doctor)
https://healthwealthbridge.com/ear-wax-removal/
(Vertigo, Ear infection — Coming soon)
Nose Health
- Sinusitis Treatment Guide
https://healthwealthbridge.com/sinusitis-treatment/ - Allergic Rhinitis
https://healthwealthbridge.com/allergic-rhinitis/ - Why Do Nosebleeds Happen?
https://healthwealthbridge.com/nosebleed-causes/
(Deviated septum/Smell loss — Coming soon)
Throat Health
- Tonsils – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
https://healthwealthbridge.com/tonsils/ - Snoring & Sleep Apnea Awareness (coming soon)
- Voice Care for Teachers & Speakers (coming soon)
When Should You See an ENT Specialist?
Seek urgent help if you have:
- Sudden hearing loss or ear discharge
- Pain with fever and swelling near the ear
- Nose block lasting more than 4 weeks
- Severe nosebleeds that don’t stop
- Voice change lasting more than 2 weeks
- Difficulty swallowing
- Repeated snoring with gasping during sleep
ENT Red Flag Symptoms
🚨 Go to emergency immediately if:
- Swelling in the neck
- Blood coming from ear after trauma
- Unable to swallow saliva
- Sudden severe dizziness with vomiting
- Breathing difficulty
Preventive ENT Care Tips
✔ Maintain hydration
✔ Steam inhalation for sinus & allergy control
✔ Avoid using cotton buds inside the ear
✔ Reduce dust and pollution exposure
✔ Quit smoking — throat cancer risk factor
✔ Use voice rest during illness
✔ Do yearly hearing screening after age 50
📄 Download ENT Health Summary PDF
A printable A4 PDF coming soon
About the Author
Dr. Amrita Basu is an ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon, author and health education advocate. She writes to empower patients and families with evidence-based medical awareness.
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