| Patient Education |
| Allergies & Hay Fever |
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| Why does the body develop allergies? What allergens should be avoided? When should a doctor be consulted?
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| Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Cold Remedies |
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| What are the side effects of antihistamines? Who should not use decongestants? What are combination remedies? and more
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| Bells Palsy |
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| How does the facial nerve affect facial expression? What causes sudden facial paralysis? How are facial nerve disorders treated? and more... |
| Cholesteatoma |
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| What is a cholesteatoma?
Why did it occur in the ear?
How does it occur?
How is it dangerous?
When should something be done about it?
If nothing is done, what can happen?
Will I always have this problem?
Can it be removed or cured? |
| Dizziness and Motion Sickness |
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| Insight into causes and prevention
What is dizziness?
What causes dizziness?
How will my dizziness be treated?
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| Ear Tubes |
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| Who needs ear tubes and why? What to expect after surgery and more... |
| Earaches |
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| What is otitis media? Is it serious? What are the symptoms? and more... |
| Ears and Altitude |
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| Why do ears pop? How can air travel cause hearing problems? How to help babies unblock their ears? and more... |
| Earwax |
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| Why does the body produce earwax? What is the recommended method of ear cleaning? When should a doctor be consulted? and more
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| Fall Prevention |
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| Insight into preventing injuries caused by falls Why are falls more likely during the senior years? How does lifestyle anagement affect fall prevention? and more
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| Five Minute Hearing Test |
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| Many people experience hearing loss gradually, often due to the natural aging
process or long exposure to loud noise. Hearing loss can also be a sign of more
serious health problems.
If you think you may have a hearing loss, take this 5 minute hearing test. You will
receive 3 points for each "almost always," 2 for every "half the time," 1 for every
"occasionally," and 0 for every "never" answer. |
| Gastric Reflux and Nasal Reflux |
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| What is GERD? What is LPR? What are the symptoms of GERD and LPR? Who gets GERD or LPR? What role does an ear, nose, and throat specialist have in treating GERD and LPR? and more... |
| Head and Neck Cancer |
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| More than 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck (most of which is
preventable) this year; nearly 13,000 of them will die from it.
Find It Early and Be Cured. Here's What You Should Watch for: |
| Hearing Loss |
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| Five minute hearing test How does the hearing sense work? What can I do to improve my hearing? Tips to maintain hearing health
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| Hoarseness |
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| Insight into causes, prevention, and when to see an ENT How Are Vocal Disorders Treated? What can I do to prevent and treat mild hoarseness? Who Can Treat My Hoarseness? |
| Insight into Noise, Ears & Hearing Protection |
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| One in 10 Americans has a hearing loss that affects his or her ability to understand
normal speech. Excessive noise exposure is the most common cause of hearing loss. Can Noise Really Hurt My Ears? Can I Toughen Up My Ears? How Does the Ear Work? How Can I Tell If a Noise Is Dangerous? Does the Length of Time I Hear a Noise Have Anything to Do with the Danger to
My Hearing? What Are the Laws for on-the-Job Exposure? and more... |
| Is My Childs Hearing Normal? |
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| Checklist for determining hearing loss Hearing tests: How, when, and why What you should do and more... |
| Know the Score on Facial Sports Injuries |
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| Playing catch, shooting hoops, bicycling on a scenic path or just kicking around a soccer
ball have more in common than you may think. On the up side, these activities are good
exercise and are enjoyed by thousands of Americans. On the down side, they can result in
a variety of injuries to the face.
Many injuries are preventable by wearing the proper protective gear, and your attitude
toward safety can make a big difference. However, even the most careful person can get
hurt. When an accident happens, it's your response that can make the difference between
a temporary inconvenience and permanent injury. |
| M้ni่res Disease |
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| What is M้ni่res disease? What are the causes? How is it treated? and more
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| Mouth Sores |
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| What are fever blisters and cold sores? What are canker sores? When should a physician be consulted? and more... |
| Nasal Congestion |
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| Nasal congestion, stuffiness, or obstruction to nasal breathing is one of man's oldest and most common complaints. While it may be a mere nuisance to some persons, to others it is a source of considerable discomfort, and it detracts from the quality of their lives.
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| Nosebleeds |
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| Why is the nose prone to bleeding? How can nosebleeds be prevented? How to stop a nosebleed? and more... |
| OtolaryngologistHead and Neck Surgeon? |
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| Insight into ear, nose, and throat specialists What do otolaryngologists treat? How are ear, nose, and throat specialists trained? Why should I see an otolaryngologists? and more... |
| Post-Nasal Drip |
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| What Is Post-Nasal Drip?
The glands in your nose and throat continually produce mucus (1 to 2 quarts a day). It moistens
and cleans the nasal membranes, humidifies air, traps and clears inhaled foreign matter, and
fights infection. Although mucus normally is swallowed unconsciously, the feeling that it is
accumulating in the throat or dripping from the back of your nose is called post-nasal drip.
This feeling can be caused by excessive or thick secretions or by throat muscle and swallowing
disorders. |
| Secondhand Smoke and Children |
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| Insight into effects and prevention
What is secondhand smoke?
Who is at risk?
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| Sinusitis |
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| How are sinusitis symptoms different than a cold or allergy? When does acute sinusitis become chronic? What treatments are available? |
| Skin Cancer |
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| The skin is the largest organ in our body. It provides protection against heat, cold, light, and infection. The skin is made up of two major layers (epidermis and dermis) as well as various types of cells. The top (or outer) layer of the skinthe epidermisis composed of three types of cells: flat, scaly cells on the surface called squamous cells; round cells called basal cells; and melanocytes, cells that provide skin its pigment or color and protect against skin damage. The inner layer of the skinthe dermisis the layer that contains the nerves, blood vessels, and sweat glands. |
| Smell & Taste |
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| Smell and Taste Disorders |
| Smokeless Tobacco |
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| What chemicals are in smokeless tobacco? Who uses smokeless tobacco? How to break the habit? and more... |
| Snoring |
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| What causes snoring? Why is snoring serious? What treatments are available? and more... |
| Sore Throats |
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| What causes a sore throat? What are my treatment options? How can I prevent a sore throat? and more... |
| Swallowing Disorders |
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| Insight into complications and treatment What are the symptoms of swallowing disorders? How are swallowing disorders diagnosed? How are swallowing disorders treated? and more... |
| Swimmers Ear |
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| Insight into acute otitis externa What causes swimmers ear? What are the signs and symptoms? How is swimmers ear treated? and more... |
| Thyroid Disorders and Surgery |
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| Insight into complications and treatment What is a thyroid disorder? What treatment may be recommended? What is thyroid surgery? and more... |
| Tinnitus |
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| Insight into causes and treatments for tinnitus What causes tinnitus? How is tinnitus treated? What can help me cope? and more... |
| TMJ Pain |
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| Insight into causes and treatments How does the Temporo-Mandibular Joint work? What causes TMJ pain? How is TMJ pain treated? and more.... |
| Tonsils and Adenoids |
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| Insight into tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy What affects tonsils and adenoids? When should I see a doctor? Common symptoms of tonsillitis and enlarged adenoids and more... |
| What Is a Cochlear Implant? |
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| Insight into an implantable device to help you hear
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that restores partial hearing to the deaf. It is
surgically implanted in the inner ear and activated by a device worn outside the ear.
Unlike a hearing aid, it does not make sound louder or clearer. Instead, the device
bypasses damaged parts of the auditory system and directly stimulates the nerve of
hearing, allowing individuals who are profoundly hearing impaired to receive sound. |