Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum tissue and is a non-destructive periodontal disease caused by plaque build-up. Associated with... View Article
Oral leukoplakia (hairy tongue) is hyperkeratosis of the oropharynx, and can be benign (white patches) or cancerous (red, speckles, ulcers).... View Article
Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) is an inflammation of the tissues in the subglottic space, causing swelling of the mucosal lining and... View Article
Cerumen impaction is a blockage of the ear canal caused by ear wax build up and is most common cause... View Article
Diphtheria is a rare, potentially lethal upper respiratory tract infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Sn. & Sx.: Fever Upper respiratory... View Article
Retropharyngeal abscess is an infection of the retropharyngeal lymph node, most commonly seen in infants and young children. Sn. &... View Article
Glossitis in an inflammation of the tongue associated with nutritional deficiency (B12, niacin, iron), allergies, and irritants. Sn. & Sx.:... View Article
Presbycusis is sensorineural hearing loss caused by hair cell degeneration, and is associated with aging. Sn. & Sx.: Progressive, bilateral... View Article
Otitis media is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear, and is most common in children between 3... View Article
Meniere’s disease is thought to be caused by inadequate absorption of endolymph, causing over accumulation, which distorts the membranous labyrinth.... View Article