Diseases

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the palatine tonsils, two lymphoid tissue masses located on either side of the back of the throat. It is primarily…

Pharyngitis is an acute inflammation of the pharynx, typically presenting as a sore throat. It is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, though environmental…

Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is a symptomatic disorder of the nasal mucosa induced by an IgE-mediated inflammatory reaction after allergen exposure. It is characterized by nasal…

Chronic Sinusitis is a persistent inflammatory condition of the paranasal sinuses lasting 12 weeks or longer. It is characterized by mucosal inflammation, mucociliary dysfunction, and…

Otitis externa is an inflammatory condition of the external auditory canal (EAC), often involving the auricle. It is typically infectious (bacterial or fungal) but can…

Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is an inflammatory process of the middle ear space, usually characterized by the presence of middle ear effusion and rapid onset…

Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac, usually secondary to obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct. It manifests as inflammation, pain, and swelling in the…

Episcleritis is a common, benign, self-limiting inflammatory condition affecting the episclera, the thin layer of vascularized connective tissue between the conjunctiva and the sclera. It…

Scleritis is a severe, chronic, and potentially vision-threatening inflammatory disease involving the sclera (the white, fibrous outer coat of the eye). Unlike episcleritis, scleritis is…

Keratoconus is a progressive, non-inflammatory ocular condition characterized by the thinning and steepening of the central or paracentral cornea. This structural deformation transforms the naturally…