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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) occurs when acid repeatedly “refluxes” from the stomach into the esophagus. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) occurs when the stomach acid travels up the esophagus and spills into the throat or voice box. The most common treatment options for GERD / LPR include lifestyle and dietary modifications.
Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in one or both ears and can range from mild to severe. The most common treatment option for hearing loss are the use of hearing aids.
Allergic rhinitis is a diagnosis associated with a group of symptoms affecting the nose and occur when you breathe in something to which you are allergic, such as dust, animal dander, or pollen.
A deviated septum is when the bone and cartilage that divides the inside of the nose in half is uneven. The most common symptom from a badly deviated or crooked septum is difficulty breathing through the nose, which is usually worse on one side. In some cases, a crooked septum can interfere with sinus drainage and cause repeated sinus infections. Septoplasty is the preferred surgical treatment to correct a severely deviated septum.
Otitis externa is a bacterial or fungal infection of the outer ear canal. The main symptom is redness in the outer ear accompanied by warmth and pain. Typical treatment options include ear drops and keeping the ear dry.
Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. Common treatments include decongestants, saline nasal washes and antibiotics.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. The most common treatment options includes lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, and the use of a breathing assistance device at night, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.
Immunotherapy is a preventive treatment for allergic reactions which involves giving gradually increasing doses of the substance, or allergen, to which the person is allergic. Allergens can be introduced using a subcutaneous (shot) or sublingual (under the tongue) technique.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in one or both ears when no actual external sound is present. It is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears.”
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a disorder of the jaw muscles and nerves caused by injury or inflammation to the temporomandibular joint. The most common treatment options include pain / anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapies.
Acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous and usually slow-growing tumor that develops on the main nerve leading from your inner ear to your brain. Branches of this nerve directly influence your balance and hearing, and pressure from an acoustic neuroma can cause hearing loss, ringing in your ear and unsteadiness.
Acoustic trauma is an injury to the inner ear that’s often caused by exposure to a high-decibel noise. This injury can occur after exposure to a single, very loud noise or from exposure to noises at significant decibels over a longer period of time.
Adenoiditis is an inflammation of the adenoids caused by infection and is often treated with antibiotics.
Earwax blockage occurs when earwax (cerumen) accumulates in your ear or becomes too hard to wash away naturally.
An esthesioneuroblastoma, also known as an olfactory neuroblastoma (or ONB), is a cancerous tumor of the small nerve cells along the roof the nose. Treatment usually includes surgery, often with radiation and chemotherapy.
Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland in the neck. Treatment ranges from medication to surgery.
Halitosis is an oral health problem where the main symptom is bad smelling breath. Typical treatment includes finding the cause of the bad breath, such as poor oral hygiene or infection.
Head and neck cancer is a term used to define cancer that develops in the mouth, throat, nose, salivary glands, oral cancers or other areas of the head and neck. Depending on the type and location, typical treatments include radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Hearing aids are small devices that bring sound in to the ear and amplify it. There are many styles and features that help improve mild to severe hearing loss.
Hoarseness, an abnormal change in your voice, is a common condition that’s often experienced in conjunction with a dry or scratchy throat.
Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream. Treatment options include watchful waiting, medications and surgery.
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Treatment typically includes the use of anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine to slow the production of thyroid hormones or surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. Treatment typically includes a synthetic thyroid hormone.
Turbinate hypertrophy occurs when there is excessive growth or enlargement of the turbinates, the bony structures located inside the nose that help filter, warm, and humidify the air you breathe. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment options include medications or surgery.
Inverted papillomas are benign tumors found in either the mucous that lines the nose or the paranasal sinuses. Treatment is surgical removal of the tumors.
Labyrinthitis is the inflammation of part of the inner ear called the labyrinth caused by an infection. Treatment typically includes medications to fight the source of the infection and / or treat the symptoms.
Laryngeal voice disorders are conditions that affect the ability of the larynx to work properly.
Anosmia, the complete loss of smell and Hyposmia, a decreased sense of smell are most commonly caused by nasal blockage / inflammation from a cold, allergies, or an upper respiratory tract infection.
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells and hearing loss.
Nasal and Sinus tumors are abnormal growths that begin in and around the passageway within your nose and can be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Depending on the type and location of the tumor, treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery.
A nasal obstruction occurs when air flow in the nose is impeded because of a blockage of the nasal cavity.
Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses.Treatment options include medication to reduce / remove the polyps or surgery.
Nose Bleeds (Epistaxis) is condition that occurs when a blood vessel inside the nose bursts. Treatments include nasal sprays and sealing off or applying pressure to the bleeding vessel.
Nasal trauma is an injury to the nose or the areas that surround and support the nose. Depending on the location and severity of the injury, treatment options range from icing, packing and splinting or surgery.
Otosclerosis is a condition in which there's abnormal bone growth inside the ear, causing hearing loss. Treatment options include hearing aids or surgery.
A ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in the thin that separates your ear canal from your middle ear and can result in hearing loss or infections. A ruptured eardrum usually heals without treatment, but sometimes requires a patch or surgical repair to heal.
Salivary Gland Disorders can cause the glands to become irritated and swollen. This causes symptoms such as: bad taste in the mouth, dry mouth, pain in the face or mouth and swelling of the face or neck.
Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid — a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. Treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radioactive iodine and surgery
Thyroid eye disease (TED) also known as Graves' eye disease, may sometimes be the first thing that alerts patients they may have thyroid disease. The symptoms of thyroid eye disease include dry eyes, watery eyes, red eyes, bulging eyes, a "stare," double vision, difficulty closing the eyes, and problems with vision.
Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck. If a thyroid nodule isn't cancerous, treatment options include watchful waiting, thyroid hormone therapy or surgery.
Zenker's diverticulum is a condition characterized by a pouch that can form at the junction of the hypopharynx (lower part of the throat) and the esophagus. This pouch typically causes problems by trapping food as it is being swallowed, leading to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), regurgitation of undigested food, choking and aspiration (food particles entering the windpipe and lungs). In severe cases, surgery is required.
Asthma is a complex disease of the lungs that is marked by recurrent inflammation, increased mucus production, and narrowing of the airways. Typical treatment options include medications.
Inspire Sleep Apnea is an upper airway stimulation approach that works inside the patient's body. It involves a small implantable pacemaker-like device which stabilizes the throat while sleeping by providing gentle stimulation to throat muscles and allowing the airway to remain open during sleep.
Tongue cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the cells of the tongue. Treatment for tongue cancer typically involves surgery to remove the cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted drug therapy also may be recommended.
Vertigo is a sensation of feeling off balance, often caused by an inner ear problem.
Leukoplakia is a condition in which one or more white patches or spots (lesions) forms inside the mouth.
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils typically caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections also may cause tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is very common in children. Treatments for more severe cases of tonsillitis may include antibiotics or a tonsillectomy.
Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by infection with streptococcal bacteria, which causes inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes lining the back of the throat and the tonsils. It is a common cause of sore throat in school-aged children and teens, and its prompt diagnosis and treatment is important to prevent any potential complications. It is important to note that most cases of sore throat are in fact due to a viral infection (caused by a virus). A viral sore throat typically improves on its own and does not respond to treatment with antibiotics.
An earache is a sharp, dull, or burning pain in one or both ears. This can be painful and may last for just a few hours or for days. Some earaches go away on their own and do not need treatment. Over the counter painkillers such as Tylenol or Advil can help.
You should see your doctor if the pain is persisting or is getting worse, you have a fever, you have a discharge from your ears or if it is a child under two who has the ear infection.
Voice therapy is designed to reduce hoarseness through guided change in vocal behaviors and lifestyle changes. Voice therapy consists of a variety of tasks designed to eliminate harmful vocal behavior, shape healthy vocal behavior, and assist in vocal fold wound healing after surgery or injury.
Ear tubes are small tubes that are surgically placed into your child's eardrum to allow air into the middle ear. The tubes, made of plastic, metal, or Teflon, can also be called tympanostomy tubes, myringotomy tubes, ventilation tubes, or PE (pressure equalization) tubes. The tubes are placed to help drain the fluid out of the middle ear in order to reduce the risk of ear infections.
A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks in children. The most common causes are tobacco use, postnasal drip, asthma and acid reflux.
Allergy testing involves a skin prick test and checks for immediate allergic reactions to as many as 50 different substances at once. This test is typically done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods.