Globus pharyngis, formerly known as Globus Hystericus, is a Latin word (Globus – ball, Hystericus – nervous). It is the feeling of persistent sensation of a lump in the throat. In colloquial language it is an object that blocks the passage of the throat which may or may not interfere with the swallowing process. This lump is described differently by different people but it is simply an area of discomfort or tightening of the muscles...

Almost everyone gets their nose blocked at least two times a year. It doesn’t matter which part of the Earth you are at, blocked nose will get to you eventually. Obviously, it doesn’t happen out of the blue; the reasons vary and the reaction of the victims to it too. For some, it is just a pain in the nose while others find it very comfortable. Not being able to breathe properly is a big thing, as anyone can guess. Interestingly,...

Tinnitus, the problem of hearing, is not a disease; it is a symptom that indicates an illness. When a person hears sounds like ringing, clicking, hissing or swishing, which seems to originate from inside the ear or head, he might be suffering from tinnitus. In medical terminology sounds heard without the presence of any external source are called Tinnitus. The auditory nerve picks up signals within its own circuit and creates its own...