Globus pharyngeus, also called globus sensation or globus, is the feeling of having something stuck in the throat. It is an overwhelming feeling of a lump or foreign object being lodged in a person’s throat. It is common, with 22–45% of people experiencing it at least once in their lifetime. A detailed medical and personal …
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare nerve disorder that affects the face. It causes sudden and severe pain in the face, which people describe as a shooting, electric shock-like pain in the teeth, jaw, gums, and other areas of the face. SYNONYM It is also known as tic douloureux. The pain is typically focused on the …
Ct value stands for cycle threshold. During the RT-PCR test, the Ct value determines the detectable level of the virus in a given sample based on which it is decided if the person is COVID positive or negative. In RT PCR test, the RNA is extracted from the sample and is converted to DNA, which …
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A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. Interestingly, a sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Streptococcal infection also causes sore throat …
Eustachian tube dysfunction is when the tube connecting your throat and middle ear gets inflamed and plugged up. Symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction Ears may feel plugged or full. Sounds may seem muffled. You may feel a popping or clicking sensation. You may have pain in one or both ears. You may hear ringing in …
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What is Sinus headache? It is a type of headache that may feel like pressure around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead. It is also associated with head throbs. However, many people who assume that they have headaches from sinusitis, actually have migraines. read more How long do sinus headaches last? Sinus headaches caused by infection …
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Sinusitis is a condition in which the cavities around the nasal cavity become inflamed. Acute sinusitis can be triggered by a cold or allergies and may resolve on its own. Chronic sinusitis lasts up to eight weeks and may be caused by an infection or growth. Sinusitis symptoms Sinus headaches are headaches that may feel …
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Allergic rhinitis is a diagnosis associated with a group of symptoms affecting the nose. These symptoms occur when you breathe in something you are allergic to, such as dust, animal dander, or pollen. Symptoms can also occur when you eat a food that you are allergic to. Allergic rhinits symptoms Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include …
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Reflux Pharyngitis is when gastric acid comes into contact with the vocal cords, it can cause significant inflammation. If this acid reflux occurs repeatedly, it can result in hoarseness of voice, frequent throat clearing, coughing, or sensation of something sticking the throat. LPR often seems to begin as an upper respiratory illness with symptoms that …
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