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Patients and the general public can browse our featured health information created by our member physicians, and learn about the history of caring for ailments of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.
Featured Health Information: Head and Neck CancerActor Michael Douglas says he is upbeat in spite of a diagnosis of advanced throat cancer, which he discussed recently on The Late Show With David Letterman. Learn more about cancers of the head and neck. Learn more
Featured Health Information: Cochlear ImplantsCochlear implants restore partial hearing to the deaf. Surgically implanted in the inner ear, 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. 
Featured Health Information: Allergies and Hay FeverForty-five million Americans suffer from a recurring problem called allergy. Symptoms that may be caused by allergy are itching eyes, sneezing, nasal stuffiness, nasal congestion and drainage, and sometimes headache. Some people experience hearing changes, scratchy sore throats, hoarseness, and cough. Other less common symptoms include balance disturbances, swelling in face or throat tissues, skin irritations, and even respiratory problems and asthma. |
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About Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
ENT History
| 1546 | Account published of first documented successful tracheotomy |
| 1806 | Dutrochet introduces concept of vocal cord movement |
| 1898 | Carbon-type hearing aid first produced |
| 1924 | Otolaryngology specialty board (second such board in U.S.) is formed |
| 1984 | FDA approves first cochlear implant for marketing |
| 1988 | First wearable digital signal processing hearing aid produced |
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