Ear, Nose and Throat & Pain
Pain can have significant consequences when localized in the ear, the face and the upper aerodigestive tract, since it implies both the fear of serious underlying damages and a special psychological burden involved in the very localization of pain. For instance, an earache without a clear otic pathology should be taken as a warning of possible diseases in the oropharynx or
the hypopharynx. The drain pattern of infections in the face towards the intracranial structures makes both diagnosis and treatment important. Besides, the pathology can be latent until a significant problem is caused in the air pathways. Many studies have shown that more than 50% of visits to clinical doctors are related to symptoms in the ear, the face and the upper air pathways of the digestive tract, as is the case with two thirds of pediatric consultations. Recognizing the characteristics of these painful syndromes can facilitate an early diagnosis.
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