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What connects the ear and throat?
The ear and throat are connected by the Eustachian tube, which helps to equalize pressure in the middle ear and drain any fluid that may accumulate. This tube runs from the middle ear to the back of the throat (nasopharynx), allowing for communication between the two areas. Additionally, infections or conditions affecting one area, like a cold or allergies, can often impact the other due to this connection.
Does ear wax drain into the throat?
No, ear wax does not drain into the throat. It is produced in the ear canal and typically moves out of the ear naturally.
What does otolaryngologis?
it is an ENT or ear, nose, and throat doctor
Why does air comes out of your ear when you burp?
Air can come out of your ear when you burp due to the connection between the middle ear and the throat via the Eustachian tube. When you burp, the pressure changes in your throat can affect the air pressure in your middle ear, leading to a release of air. This is a normal physiological response and typically indicates that the Eustachian tube is functioning properly to equalize pressure.
What part of the ear will be infected if an infection of the throat spreads to the ear?
I would imagine the whole ear, and if an infection spreads from the throat to the ear, then you should really get that checked.
What kind of dr do you see foe tonsils?
An "ear, nose and throat" doctor - usually abbreviated to ENT.
What has the author W G Scott-Brown written?
W. G. Scott-Brown has written: 'Scott-Brown's Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat' -- subject(s): Otolaryngology 'Methods of examination in ear, nose and throat' -- subject(s): Diagnosis, Diseases, Ear, Nose, Throat 'Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat' -- subject(s): Diseases, Ear, Nose, Otolaryngology, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Throat
Explain how an ear infection can be caused by a cold in the throat?
Your Ear's are connected to your throat, Therefore any mess being created in your throat is also very likely to create in your ear!Even when you have a sore throat , you might also have blocked ears because the canals in you ears are connected to your nose and throat .
Does the eustachian tube connect to the pharynx?
Yes, the eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat. This connection helps to equalize air pressure in the middle ear and drain fluids from the ear.
Can strep throat cause an earache?
Yes, as the pain from the throat and/or tonsils can be referred to the ear, or the ear itself can become infected along with the throat infection caused by strep. Swelling in the Eustachian tube between the middle ear and throat can cause fluid and pressure to build up in the middle ear causing pain as well.
Why does inflammation of the middle ear result in inflammation of the throat?
Inflammation of the middle ear, often due to an ear infection, can lead to inflammation of the throat because of the close anatomical relationship between the ear and the throat through the Eustachian tube. This tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, allowing for the spread of infection and inflammation. As the infection in the middle ear progresses, it can irritate the lining of the throat, resulting in symptoms such as soreness or discomfort. Additionally, the body's immune response to the ear infection may also affect surrounding areas, including the throat.
What is the break down of otorhinolaryngology?
Otorhinolaryngology is a specialty that deals with conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. 'Oto' refers to ear, 'rhino' to nose, and 'laryngo' to throat. Otorhinolaryngologists are also known as ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctors.
