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Browse public condition summaries from China medical resources by stable specialty category.
Pharyngeal stenosis and atresia
Pharyngeal stenosis and atresia refer to the narrowing or complete closure of the nasopharynx and oropharynx due to various causes, often resulting from trauma or infection. Common symptoms of this condition include dyspnea, mouth breathing, hyposmia, difficulty swallowing and eating, and indistinct speech.
View detailsChildhood conductive hearing loss
Pediatric conductive hearing loss is a hearing impairment caused by lesions in the outer and middle ear. The human ear is divided into the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Sound travels from the outer ear through the middle ear to the inner ear. The outer and middle ear are part of the sound conduction system. When the sound conduction system is damaged, but the sensory structures of the inner ear are normal, the resulting hearing impairment is conductive hearing loss.
View detailsPharyngeal abscess
Pharyngeal abscess is a disease characterized by purulent inflammation in the pharynx. It mainly includes: Parapharyngeal abscess: Occurs in the parapharyngeal space, which is one of the most susceptible spaces to infection in the head and neck. Retropharyngeal abscess: Occurs in the retropharyngeal space, mostly in winter and spring, and is more common in children under 1 year old.
Adenoiditis
Adenoiditis refers to the inflammation and enlargement of the adenoids due to bacterial infection. This condition is common in children. Main symptoms include sore throat, nasal congestion, swollen neck glands, ear pain, and other ear problems.
View detailsCongenital subglottic stenosis
Congenital subglottic stenosis is a type of obstruction caused by an abnormally narrow subglottic space due to developmental anomalies. The main symptom is dyspnea, typically presenting as a normal cry at birth followed by noisy breathing in infants.
View detailsChronic rhinitis
Chronic rhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal mucosa or submucosa that persists for several months or recurs, and does not return to normal during the intermittent periods. The main symptoms are varying degrees of nasal congestion and sticky nasal discharge.
View detailsAcute tonsillitis
Acute tonsillitis is an acute infectious inflammation of the palatine tonsils, often occurring after upper respiratory tract infections, and is a common pharyngeal infection. Acute tonsillitis is common in children and adolescents, and is most likely to occur during seasonal changes and temperature fluctuations. It can be transmitted to others through droplets or direct contact. The main symptoms include enlarged tonsils, severe sore throat, increased pain when swallowing and coughing, and a soft, muffled voice.
View detailsAcute otitis media in children
Acute otitis media is an acute inflammation of the middle ear, often with a sudden onset within 48 hours. It can follow a common cold and may be accompanied by middle ear effusion. Depending on whether there is pus in the middle ear, it can be divided into acute non-suppurative otitis media and acute suppurative otitis media. Children are more susceptible to acute otitis media due to their lower immunity and the short, flat, and wide characteristics of their Eustachian tubes.
View detailsChronic tonsillitis
Chronic tonsillitis is a persistent, infectious inflammatory response of the tonsils, often caused by recurrent acute tonsillitis. This condition is common in preschool and school-aged children, with main symptoms including sore throat, dry throat, itchy throat, and irritating cough.
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