EAR, NOSE, THROAT: WAKE UP!

Physicians commonly referred to as Ear – nose – throat specialists are in actuality supposed to be called “otolaryngologists”. What a mouthful, indeed! We all know that the ears, the nose and the throat are essential parts of our body and yet they are ignored till we get that throbbing pain in the ear, or that sore throat that just won’t get better, or the runny nose, which is an eternal disgrace, for reasons we just can’t seem to comprehend. Our thought process goes like this: I didn’t go running outside when it was 10 degrees with wet hair, so why is life punishing me with this godforsaken cold? Well, time for some education. You don’t get a cold because of the temperature outside; you get it by being infected with the viruses that cause it! It is the knowledge of such simple things that saves hours of brainstorming and helps shield our bodies from further illnesses.

Ear buds are the worst enemy of the ear, because they push the earwax further inside and this is an example of the sort of things you would know if you visited an ENT specialist every once in a while. It is also a subtle reminder that Google is not the answer to everything and there is a reason why doctors exist: they’re human! 

This is not to say that you should book a permanent slot at the ENT’s clinic every Saturday. It is just a subtle warning that things could go very wrong if ignored over a prolonged period.  By - Sukanya

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