Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is when you have frequent or severe reflux symptoms, such as regular heartburn. If you have complications of reflux, you are also considered to have GORD.
Ear Nose and Throat Health
Gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms
Heartburn is the most noticeable of several symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
Symptoms and causes of a common cold
Common colds usually last about a week, and shouldn't cause serious illness in healthy people. Find out how to relieve cold symptoms and stop the spread.
Croup: symptoms and treatments
Croup is an infectious condition that causes inflammation of the voice box (larynx) and airways, resulting in breathing difficulties and a barking cough.
Earwax
Earwax is quite harmless and a normal part of the body's self-protection mechanism. Earwax can be various colours from light yellow through to brown. Producing a lot of earwax is not a sign of poor hygiene.
Haemophilus influenzae
The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause meningitis and epiglottitis. Since routine Hib vaccination started in Australia, the number of cases of Hib infection has been greatly reduced.
Pet reptile food – a cause of allergy
Pet reptiles spawn a new allergy risk, researchers warn, as the grasshoppers used to feed reptiles can trigger asthma and allergies.
Bee stings
The best way to deal with a bee sting is to scrape it off with a sideways motion using a firm object such as the blade of a knife, a credit card or even a fingernail.
Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Symptoms are similar to severe flu symptoms and include dry cough.
COPD: treatment and management
Although COPD cannot be cured, there are measures that can be taken that should relieve symptoms, slow progression and prevent complications.
