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The article offers a case study of an old man, 69, complaining of a two-month history of right sided rhinorrhoea, nasal obstruction and intermittent epistaxis highlighting the need for investigation of unilateral symptoms in a patient with no previous sinus or nasal symptoms.

The article offers information on chronic otitis externa including its clinical signs, management, and referrals. It says that the said condition causes itchiness which may result to the development of wanes and waxes. It states that manipulation of ear canal should be minimized to reduce inflammation and prevent further irritation. It adds that patients with mass, unusual skin surface, or recurring bloody discharge should refer to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for biopsy.

The article offers information on acute otitis externa ( AOE). It states that the it is caused due to loss of hydrophobic layer of the external auditory canal, which exposes canal's epithelium to water and infection. Its symptoms are jaw pain, hearing loss and itching. It highlights that its complication can be skull base osteomyelitis, occurring mostly in older people.

The article offers information on acute rhinosinusitis which is commonly caused by viral infections. It mentions that acute rhinosinusitis complications can be local, intracranial, and orbital wherein local complications include subperiosteal abscess and osteomyelitis. It notes that checking of dentition must be included in the examination of the oral cavity.

The article offers information on the role of surgical intervention in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It informs that ear nose throat (ENT) surgeons surgically treat the obstructive lesion in both adults and children in order to improve nasal airflow during sleeping time. It reports that adults with OSA usually complaints for daytime hypersomnolence and loud snoring.