Problems with the ears, nose, throat and teeth are usually more annoying than dangerous, but they can be hard to ignore. This guide collects our articles on these areas so you can find practical relief and know when a symptom needs a professional.
Ears
For water stuck after swimming or showering, see how to get water out of your ear. If your ears pop painfully when you fly, read how to pop blocked ears on flights safely. Ringing or buzzing that will not go away is covered in tinnitus causes and relief.
Nose and throat
A stuffy nose that lingers after a cold is common. Our guide to sinus congestion remedies that actually help sorts the useful options from the rest. If you are always clearing your throat, read post-nasal drip and constant throat clearing.
Teeth and jaw
Start with how to deal with cavities for prevention and treatment. If a dentist has recommended one, root canal treatment explains what happens and how recovery goes. We also cover wisdom tooth pain and infection and jaw pain on one side.
When to see a doctor or dentist
Get help the same day for sudden hearing loss in one ear, facial or jaw swelling with fever, a toothache with swelling that spreads, or trouble swallowing or breathing. See a doctor for ear discharge, sinus symptoms lasting more than ten days, or ringing in one ear only.
Every article in this guide
- Sinus Congestion Remedies That Actually Help
- Blocked Ears on Flights: How to Pop Them Safely
- Tinnitus & Ear Ringing: What It Means and What Works
- Post-Nasal Drip & Constant Throat Clearing: What Actually Works
- Wisdom Tooth Pain or Infection: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
- Root Canal Treatment
- Jaw Pain on One Side: 5 Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
- How to Get Water Out of Your Ear Quickly and Easily
- How to Get Rid of Cavities
Medical disclaimer: The articles in this guide are for general information and do not replace advice from a doctor or other qualified health professional. If you have symptoms that are severe, sudden or getting worse, seek medical care.