Med First ENT Centre

  Nasal Polyps - What Are They? Persons who have chronic allergies of the nose associated with frequent colds or infections are prone to developing nasal polyps. Nasal Polyps are like grape like clusters which accumulate inside the nasal passage and gradually grow with time.  TYPES There are two main types of Nasal Polyps  1. Antro Choanal Polyp - This is usually a single polyp which arises from the Maxillary Sinus and grows backwards towards the back of the nose- hence the name 'Antro' - arising from the Maxillary Antrum and 'Choanal' - going towards the posterior Choana or the back of the nose. This polyp is usually present in younger individuals and grows to a large size before it causes symptoms. It does not recur once removed. 2. Ethmoid Polyps - These are multiple polyps that arise from the Ethmoid and other sinuses. They arise in older individuals and cause complications by blocking sinus openings as well as by growing to larger size and causing nasal obstructio...

  Myringoplasty : Surgical Repair of a Perforated Eardrum A tympanic membrane perforation sounds like a scary and severe condition. However, it is only another name for a perforated or ruptured eardrum (which is medically called the tympanic membrane). In this condition, a hole or tear occurs in the thin tissue separating your ear canal from the middle ear. There may be several causes for a perforation of the eardrum. An infection in your middle ear (otitis media), air pressure changes, head injury, loud sounds, or something as seemingly harmless as a cotton swab in your ear.  Eardrum perforation may heal on its own and may not cause any problems. However, sometimes, it can cause frequent ear infections due to water getting into the ear or loss of hearing on account of reduced vibrations of the eardrum.  An ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist doctor identifies the hole in your eardrum by using an instrument called an otoscope/auriscope.  The procedure for the repa...