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Health Information
Diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck negatively impact the lives of millions around the
world. This health information provides a basic overview of diagnoses and treatment for many of these conditions. |
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Ears
Conditions that impair ear function can be as minor as wax buildup or as serious as
congenital deafness. This section contains valuable information about how to protect
your hearing, how to recognize indications of hearing disorders, and what ENT-head
and neck physicians can do to evaluate and treat these problems. Learn More |
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Throat
Maladies of the throat can be a mere nuisance or a major ordeal. Tonsillitis, voice
disorders, and even hoarseness all interfere with our ability to communicate. Many of
these conditions can be improved or corrected with the care of an ENT physician or
head and neck surgeon. Learn More |
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Nose and Mouth
Congestion, allergic rhinitis, a deviated septum, and mouth sores are just a few of the
varied health problems that occur in this region of the body. Information about ways
you can relieve symptoms at home and when you should see a physician can be found
in this section. Learn More |
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Head and Neck
Many surgical advances are being made in this area. Procedures such as tonsillectomy
and facial plastic surgery are becoming less invasive, and new procedures are being
developed to treat serious problems such as cleft palate, sleep apnea, and deafness.
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Cancer
Early detection is critical to preventing fatal outcomes. Cancers of the head and neck
such as laryngeal cancer can be particularly aggressive. Signs of cancer of the head
and neck include changes in the skin, pain, prolonged hoarseness, and sudden loss of
voice. If you suffer from any of these symptoms you should see an ENT or head and
neck physician immediately. Learn More |
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Pediatric
Children face many of the same health problems that adults do, however symptoms
may show themselves differently and treatment methods that work well in adults may
not be appropriate for children. This section identifies common pediatric ENT, head,
and neck ailments and what you should ask your child’s doctor about diagnosis and
treatment. Learn More |
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Sleep Disorders and Snoring
Forty-five percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally and 25 percent are
habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in males and overweight people
and usually worsens with age. Snoring may be an indication of obstructed breathing
and should not be taken lightly. An otolaryngologist can help you to determine where
the anatomic source of your snoring may be, and offer solutions for this noisy and
often embarrassing behavior. Learn More |
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Information concerning ‘Ears’, ‘Throat’, Nose and Mouth’, ‘Head and Neck Surgery’, ‘Cancer’, ‘Pediatric’ and ‘Sleep
Disorders and Snoring’ courtesy of The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HSN) is
the world’s larges organization representing structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents more than
12,000 Otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons who diagnose and treat disorder of those areas. The medical
disorders treated by our physicians are among the most common that afflict all Americans, young and old. They
include chronic ear infection, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, hearing loss, allergies and hay fever, swallowing
disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and head and neck cancer.
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