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Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Thyroid & Parathyroid Thyroid Cancer What Are the Types of Thyroid Cancer? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It…

Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Throat Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction What Causes CPM Dysfunction? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? If the cricopharyngeal muscle (CPM) in your throat malfunctions or is impaired, this can cause you to have difficulty swallowing. The…

Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Head & Neck Sialadenitis What Causes Sialadenitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Sialadenitis is inflammation and enlargement of one or more of the salivary (spit) glands. The salivary glands are responsible for producing and storing…

Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Head & Neck Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain What Causes TMJ Pain? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? “TMJ” pain is a common occurrence for many people, and it refers to pain or discomfort in the…

Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Fungal Sinusitis What Causes Fungal Sinusitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Fungal sinusitis is a broad term used to describe various situations when fungus might be involved in the cause or symptoms of…

Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Nasal Fractures What Causes a Nasal Fracture? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? A broken nose, or nasal fracture, can significantly alter your appearance. It can also make it much harder…

Conditions A - Z / Throat Spasmodic Dysphonia What Causes SD? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a voice disorder that causes involuntary spasms or contractions of the vocal cords, interrupting speech and affecting the quality of…

Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Ears Ménière’s Disease What Causes Ménière's Disease? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Ménière’s disease (also called idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops) is one of the most common causes of dizziness originating in the…

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Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention hearWHO Hearing Screening App hearWHO* is a free app developed by the World Health Organization for mobile devices which allows people to check their hearing regularly. The app is targeted at those who are at risk of hearing loss or…

Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention Button Battery Awareness Over the last few decades there has been a notable increase in electronics, toys, holiday decorations, watches, hearing aids, and other devices that are powered by button batteries in nearly all households. Due to this increase, there…

Be ENT Smart / Get the Best Care Ear Tubes Most children have experienced at least one painful ear infection by the age of five. Many ear infections resolve on their own, especially if they are viral, and some bacterial infections require treatment with antibiotics. Sometimes…

Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines FAQs Comparing Nonopioid and Opioid Medications NSAIDs = Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Can I Be Addicted to This? Opioids: YesNSAIDs: NoAcetaminophin: NoGabapentinoids: Yes When Are They Used? What Levels of Pain? Opioids: SevereNSAIDs: Mild-SevereAcetaminophin: Mild-SevereGabapentinoids: Mild-Moderate Should…

Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines FAQs about Opioids When Should I Begin Taking My Opioid Pain Medication? Pain medication should be taken for severe pain as needed, but only if pain is not controlled with nonopioid medication (painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen).If…

Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines Treating and Managing Ear Fluid What Is Ear Fluid? Ear fluid, also called otitis media with effusion (OME), is a build-up of mucus or liquid behind the ear drum without symptoms of infection. Is It Possible That the…

Be ENT Smart / Get the Best ENT Care Telemedicine Best Practices With the global emergence and spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), options for practicing telemedicine, or communicating with your healthcare provider virtually, by phone, email, and/or video without physically entering your…