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This ENT glossary explains common ear, nose, throat, vertigo, hearing, sinus, and pediatric ENT terms in plain language. It is designed for patients and families who want to understand the words they hear during consultation, testing, and treatment planning at Prime ENT Center Hardoi.
Use the quick links below to jump to the section you need. When a detailed guide already exists, the term links directly to that page.
Popular terms first: चक्कर आना, Vertigo, BPPV, VNG Test, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Ear Wax, Eardrum Perforation, DNS, Chakkar.
Vertigo and Balance Terms
- Vertigo – a false sense of spinning or motion.
- BPPV – a common positional vertigo problem caused by displaced inner-ear crystals.
- VNG – a balance test that records eye movements.
- Positional Vertigo Testing – bedside and positional tests used to confirm BPPV.
- Epley Maneuver – a repositioning maneuver used for many BPPV cases.
- Vestibular Rehabilitation – exercises used to improve balance and reduce dizziness.
Ear and Hearing Terms
- Tinnitus – ringing, buzzing, or sound perception in the ear without an external source.
- Eardrum Perforation – a hole or tear in the ear drum.
- Otitis Media – middle-ear infection or inflammation.
- Hearing Loss – reduced ability to hear sounds clearly.
- Ear Wax – earwax buildup that can block the canal or reduce hearing.
- Audiometry – hearing testing used to assess hearing levels.
Nose and Sinus Terms
- Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) – a bent nasal partition that can affect breathing.
- Sinusitis – inflammation or infection of the sinus spaces.
- Nasal Endoscopy – camera-based examination of the nose and sinus openings.
- FESS – endoscopic sinus surgery used in selected chronic sinus cases.
Throat and Voice Terms
- Tonsillitis – inflammation or infection of the tonsils.
- Adenoids – lymphoid tissue behind the nose that can enlarge in children.
- Laryngitis – inflammation affecting the voice box.
- Dysphagia – difficulty swallowing.
Pediatric ENT Terms
- Pediatric ENT – ENT care focused on infants, children, and adolescents.
- Pediatric ENT Tests – hearing and ENT-related tests tailored for children.
- Glue Ear – fluid behind the ear drum causing hearing difficulty in children.
- Adenoid Hypertrophy – enlarged adenoids causing mouth breathing, snoring, or blocked nose.
Common Symptom Terms
- Chakkar – a common Hindi term patients use for dizziness or spinning sensation.
- Nasal Blockage – a blocked-nose complaint caused by swelling, allergy, infection, or structure.
- Ear Discharge – fluid, pus, or discharge coming out of the ear.
Use This Glossary
If you are trying to understand a report, diagnosis, or test recommendation, this glossary is a starting point. For symptom-based help, use the main ENT services hub, the vertigo hub, the pediatric ENT hub, or Dr. Prateek Porwal's vertigo page.