Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Wellness & Prevention, Ears, Head & Neck
Falls and their resulting injuries, disability, loss of independence, and impact on family members are among the most serious health issues affecting older adults.
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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FAQs about Thyroid Cancer
Wellness & Prevention, Thyroid & Parathyroid
Do you have questions about thyroid cancer? You may want to read these frequently asked questions (and answers) about thyroid cancer.
Hearing Loss with the Use of Protective Face Masks
Wellness & Prevention, Ears
For those with underlying hearing loss or impairment, face masks can introduce a new, unexpected barrier to communicating with others, whether they are currently using hearing aids or not.
hearWHO Hearing Screening App
Wellness & Prevention, Ears
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 who already experience some of the symptoms related to hearing loss.
How Can I Lessen the Impact of Tinnitus?
Wellness & Prevention, Ears
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 the impact of tinnitus on your daily life.
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