Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is an inflammatory condition caused by an uncontrolled immune system response that attacks the inner ear causing progressive sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that usually starts in one ear and then affects the other ear.
Dysgeusia is a condition where a person’s perception of taste is altered; everything seems sweet, sour, bitter, or metallic. Taste disorders are common in adults.
Conditions & Treatments A – Z / Nose What Causes Turbinate Hypertrophy? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an excessive growth or enlargement of the turbinates, which are bony structures…
The salivary glands are found in and near your mouth, face, and neck. Dehydration is a risk factor for certain salivary gland disorders.
Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a voice disorder that causes involuntary spasms or contractions of the vocal cords, interrupting speech and affecting the quality of a person’s voice.
Conditions & Treatments A – Z / Nose What Causes Hyposmia or Anosmia? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Hyposmia is a decreased sense of smell, or a decreased ability to detect odors through your…
Conditions & Treatments A – Z / Nose What Causes Geriatric Rhinitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the nasal cavity. Geriatric rhinitis,…
In some children, when reflux happens so frequently and is so severe that it causes complications, it is known as pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted virus. Many different subtypes of the virus exist, and it usually affects the throat or the reproductive tract.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS), also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare yet severe condition that causes facial weakness or paralysis, and a rash on the outer ear.
