Treating and Managing Ear Fluid
Latest Research & Guidelines, Ears, Kids ENT Health
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.
Latest Research & Guidelines
You can use the latest research and guidelines included here to make better informed decisions, and help you find the treatment options that are right for you.
Built by ENT specialists, often with other healthcare providers and consumers, these fact sheets were developed from guidelines that used a national standard for reviewing scientific findings, weighing the benefits and potential harms of alternative care options.
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Rest your voice briefly to prevent voice fatigue, straining, and overuse; but avoid smoking and second-hand smoke from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes that can irritate your throat.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common inner ear problem and cause of vertigo, or false sense of spinning.
The mass in your neck may indicate a serious medical problem. It does not mean you have cancer, but it does mean you need more evaluation to make a diagnosis.
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Treating Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis (ABRS)
Latest Research & Guidelines, Nose
Adult sinusitis is often called a sinus infection. A doctors may refer to a sinus infection as rhinosinusitis (pronounced rhi-no-sign-you-side-tis).
Tonsillectomy and Airway Obstruction During Sleep: Caregiver Counseling
Latest Research & Guidelines, Kids ENT Health, Throat
Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines What Is Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing? oSDB is when air is blocked during sleep. It can be caused by large tonsils and adenoids.
The Impact of Age-Related Hearing Loss
Latest Research & Guidelines, Ears
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a type of hearing loss that occurs over time as you age. It is the most common sensory disorder in the older population.
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Latest Research & Guidelines, Ears
The cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is often not clear. It usually is in one ear.
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