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00:00 From the 3rd to the 11th of December, we will be holding the Ear, Nose and Throat Consciousness Week.
00:06 Because of that, here in Cenedoc, we will talk about the proper care of our ears, nose and throat.
00:14 And joining us for that is Dr. Ronel Uy Gutierrez, an ENT specialist.
00:20 Dr. Uy, welcome back to Rise and Shine Philippines. This is Diana and Audrey.
00:24 Good morning, Doc.
00:25 Yes, good morning Diana and Audrey. Thank you very much for having me.
00:30 Is it true that if you have a problem with your ears, nose or throat,
00:38 even just one of these can cause a problem with your ears, nose and throat?
00:44 The "hawa-hawa" (ear, nose and throat)
00:46 Usually, it depends on the disease that our patient has.
00:52 But there is a possibility, Audrey, that these three can be infected.
00:57 Our ears, nose and throat.
01:00 On the back, there are passageways.
01:04 And if the infection spreads to these areas, it can affect other parts of our body.
01:12 Doc, what are the common problems or diseases that we experience in our ears,
01:17 nose and throat?
01:22 Thank you, Diana.
01:23 The usual thing in the ears, let's divide it into external, middle and inner ear.
01:30 And what we usually see in the external ear is the impaction.
01:36 There is a continuous dirt inside the ear.
01:41 It can cause inflammation or the external dotor canal can be swollen.
01:48 And it may also lead to infection.
01:50 That's what we usually see in our clinics.
01:54 If there are earwax, the middle ear is affected.
01:59 And if it is affected, it can cause infection that we call "yuga".
02:04 So, if there is this kind of infection, the doctor can see it.
02:08 And in the inner ear, if you are exposed to strong noise,
02:14 especially now that we are going to have activities,
02:18 there will be a noise inside the ear.
02:21 And usually, this is the sensorineural hearing loss that becomes a problem for the patient.
02:26 That's why there is a strong noise.
02:29 There are also many in the nose.
02:31 But the common thing now, because of the change of climate,
02:34 the allergic rhinitis becomes cold,
02:38 we usually see it when the nose is drooping like water.
02:44 The nose is drooping, sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left.
02:48 And sometimes, it's drooping.
02:50 Because of what we call post nasal drip,
02:54 the nose is drooping in the back of the nose.
02:57 And this is what triggers their drooping.
03:00 And in the throat,
03:02 usually, during Christmas, during the holiday season,
03:07 there will be tonsillitis,
03:10 pharyngitis.
03:12 Tonsillitis is when their tonsils inflate.
03:15 Pharyngitis, laryngitis, when they get a sore throat,
03:19 they get a cold.
03:21 Especially when they drink cold drinks.
03:25 They get a cold, they get a soreness of throat,
03:29 and that's when they get laryngitis.
03:31 So, in a nutshell,
03:33 these are the common diseases we see in our clinics during this time.
03:39 Okay, Doc, can you remind our fellow countrymen
03:43 how to properly take care of our ears, nose, and throat?
03:46 Is it right to always use cotton buds?
03:49 Or does drinking cold drinks always damage the throat,
03:53 like what you said earlier?
03:56 Yes, Ods.
03:58 The ear, you know, the earwax is our protective mechanism.
04:04 It has antimicrobial properties
04:07 and it serves as protection inside our ears.
04:10 So, let's not always turn our ears.
04:14 We don't have a clear idea, Ods,
04:16 how often, because some ears are dry,
04:20 while others have wet earwax.
04:25 So, what we recommend is to clean the outside of the ear,
04:31 not the inside,
04:33 because it's more likely to get dirt and it can be a painkiller.
04:38 Now, the nose,
04:40 as we said, don't turn the inside of the nose.
04:44 And the correct breathing,
04:46 don't cover the two holes in the nose.
04:48 You only need one hole
04:50 so that the pressure buildup doesn't go to the ears.
04:53 That's the problem when both holes are closed.
04:57 The throat, like what you said,
04:59 let's avoid drinking too cold water
05:03 because it can cause inflammation of our throat.
05:06 If it causes, you can drink warm water with lemon.
05:10 It has antioxidant properties
05:12 and, of course, antiviral and bacterial properties.
05:16 It's better for your throat.
05:18 Oh, Doc Luis' reminders are so good for us.
05:22 But I'm curious, Doc,
05:24 as you said earlier,
05:25 the loud noise,
05:27 because it's a trend now,
05:29 party, party, the loud noises.
05:31 Yes, loud speakers in party, party.
05:34 Why is that?
05:35 We need to lower the sound.
05:38 Is that so?
05:39 What about those in bars?
05:41 In cars.
05:42 Yes, in cars.
05:44 We like to...
05:45 Is that bad?
05:46 What we need to remember is that we get ear fatigue
05:50 when our ears hurt.
05:52 That's hard.
05:54 And when you hear a loud noise.
05:56 Now, if you remember,
05:59 the exposure to loud noises
06:02 that cause noise-induced hearing loss
06:04 is inversely proportional.
06:06 It means that if you're exposed to a loud noise,
06:12 you need to stay there for a while.
06:16 If you stay there for a long time,
06:20 even if it's a short time, you won't hear it.
06:23 So, that's our advice.
06:25 For example, loud noises,
06:28 loud noises that are loud,
06:29 your exposure should be limited.
06:31 Just for a while.
06:32 Because if you're exposed there,
06:33 within 4 hours, 8 hours,
06:36 it can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
06:38 Oh, no.
06:39 What if you ride a jeepney and there's traffic?
06:42 How many hours can you hear the jeepney?
06:45 You should talk to the driver.
06:48 I'm getting sick there.
06:49 Okay, talk.
06:50 So, sometimes, when you get off the jeepney,
06:52 your head hurts.
06:54 Your ears hurt.
06:55 So, if you have an earmuff,
06:59 if you know that you're riding a jeepney,
07:01 you should cover your ears.
07:04 And if it's really loud,
07:07 you should just get off the jeepney.
07:09 You should look for another jeepney
07:11 instead of ruining your ears.
07:12 You should just walk down.
07:14 You should exercise.
07:15 Doc, I have a question.
07:18 What if you hear a bell sound in your ears?
07:24 Sometimes, I hear a long sound
07:27 that you can hear suddenly.
07:29 What does that tell you?
07:31 It's like this.
07:32 It's like this?
07:33 Diana, don't make a sound like that.
07:36 Because that's different.
07:37 [Laughs]
07:38 It's funny.
07:39 There's a sound like that.
07:41 When you hear a bell sound,
07:44 it can cause fatigue in your ears.
07:48 Sometimes, it can spontaneously disappear.
07:53 But if it's a long-term thing,
07:55 we call it tinnitus,
07:57 we should get it checked by our doctor
07:59 because we have a problem with our inner ear
08:03 and it causes sensory-neural feeling loss.
08:06 So, it's better to get it checked by a specialist.
08:09 Especially, the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology
08:12 and Hygiene Surgeon.
08:14 I have a question.
08:16 In the lungs,
08:17 because it's a hot topic now,
08:19 there are a lot of people who have pain in the lungs.
08:21 It's like this.
08:22 I noticed that.
08:23 What can we do as a first aid
08:27 when the lungs are hurting?
08:30 If the lungs are hurting,
08:33 it can be caused by inflammation.
08:36 It means that the voice is used too much.
08:40 That's why there are soreness of throat
08:42 or a change in voice.
08:45 It can also be caused by trauma
08:47 because the cold or hot areas are exposed.
08:50 It can also be caused by viral or bacterial infections.
08:55 It can be caused by inflammation or infection.
09:00 So, just hydrate.
09:02 It's better to hydrate.
09:06 Drink a lot of water.
09:08 Let your lungs rest
09:10 so that it can return to its normal performance.
09:13 Usually, we are the announcers.
09:16 We use our voice every day.
09:20 So, if I feel that I have a problem,
09:24 is it right to do that?
09:26 I buy something from drugstores
09:28 that is like a gargle
09:30 to remove the bacteria from the lungs.
09:33 That's right, Odds.
09:35 You can use over-the-counter gargles
09:38 or commercial-based gargles.
09:40 We also have so-called lozenges.
09:45 It can relieve you of pain
09:49 or any symptoms that you may feel.
09:53 Is it bad to use earphones for a long time?
09:58 Especially if the volume is high.
10:00 We always use a volume pen.
10:02 As I said earlier,
10:06 especially in-the-ear pods,
10:09 it is directly connected to our esophageal canal
10:13 and to the eardrum.
10:15 The pressure can cause fatigue in the ear
10:20 and eventually may lead to sensory neural hearing loss.
10:23 Especially if it is too loud.
10:25 It is like when your neighbor hears you
10:29 and you are listening to them
10:31 even if you are wearing headphones,
10:33 it means that you are using too much volume.
10:37 This is the last question.
10:39 I have a lot of questions about ANT.
10:41 I heard this.
10:43 Do we sometimes need to check the voice box?
10:48 That's right, Diana.
10:50 We check the voice box
10:53 by using endoscopes.
10:56 We have telescopes
10:58 that we can wear on our nose
11:02 to the back of our throat
11:04 or directly to our mouth to our throat.
11:07 This way, we can see the structures
11:11 in our ears and in our throat.
11:14 We learned a lot today, Mr. Jokluwia.
11:17 Do you know what is really good for the ears,
11:20 the smell and hearing?
11:22 It is like a maritess.
11:24 Their ears and throat will not be exhausted.
11:27 They can smell and hear fast.
11:30 That's right.
11:32 That is how good it is for the ears, throat and nose.
11:37 Thank you very much for sharing your information with us.
11:40 Dr. Louie, thank you for the free telemedicine.
11:43 Anytime, Diana.
11:44 Thank you very much, Dr. Louie.