50 Facts about Oral, Head and Neck Cancer
Wellness & Prevention, Head & Neck, Throat
Do you have questions or concerns about oral, head and neck cancer? Check out these 50 facts.
Wellness & Prevention
Not everyone will have a Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD), or experience benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). But the more you and your family know about your ENT health, the better chance you’ll have of averting or minimizing some problems. This area of Be ENT Smart gives you real-life, clinically reviewed information to help you reach your health and lifestyle goals!
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The single most important thing you can do to lower your risk of skin cancer is to avoid direct sun exposure. Learn more about how ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage the cells of your skin.
Over 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus, or ringing in ears, which is the perception of sound without an external source being present. Learn how to lessen its impact.
Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like food gets stuck in your throat? Do you sometimes choke or cough when eating or drinking? Take this 10-question quiz.
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Are Ear Candles a Safe Option for Removing Earwax?
Wellness & Prevention, Ears
Ear candles are not a safe option of wax removal as they may result in serious injury. Find out why, and more.
Button Battery Awareness
Wellness & Prevention, Throat
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.
Do I Have A Swallowing Problem?
Wellness & Prevention, Throat
Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like food gets stuck in your throat? Do you sometimes choke or cough when eating or drinking? Take this quiz.
Ear Health Tips for Scuba Diving and Free Diving
Wellness & Prevention, Ears
Scuba diving is an incredible activity that lets people submerge into and explore an entirely different watery world.
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