Physiological changes in ENT during pregnancy |
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| Authors: | Des Raj Bhagat Aniece Chowdhary Sanjeev Verma and Jyotsana |
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| Institution: | (1) PG Dept. of ENT & Head & Neck Surgery, Govt. Medical College, Jammu;(2) SMGS Hospital, Govt. Medical College, Jammu;(3) Postpartum Centre, SMGS Hospital, Jammu;(4) R/o H.No. 35, W.No. 1 Arnia, Teh. Bishnah, 181131 Dist. Jammu |
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| Abstract: | Although a number of changes occur in ear, nose, throat during pregnancy, yet these changes are neglected because majority
of these changes go away after the pregnancy is over. Almost every corner of ENT is effected during pregnancy e.g., ear, nose,
larynx (voice), oesophagus, thyroid etc. This paper deals with the various physiological changes in ENT during pregnancy and
the worsening of symptomatology of various ENT ailments during pregnancy. These physiological changes are mainly due to the
changing levels of estrogens and progesterone hormones during pregnancy. Many of these changes lead to symptomatology referable
to head & neck and various disorders managed by otolaryngologist are more prevalent during pregnancy. A thorough understanding
of these various effects of pregnancy is mandatory for an otolaryngologist to treat these disorders. |
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| Keywords: | Pregnancy Hormones Ear Nose Throat Bell’ s Palsy Thyroid |
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