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What is Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid cancer involves having cancerous cells and tissue where your thyroid gland is located. The thyroid is a gland at the base of your neck, right below your Adam's apple. This gland produces important hormones to regulate your blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and bod...

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Head and Neck Surgery Options

There are many ear, nose, and throat problems that could benefit from surgery.While surgery is often something that most people hope to avoid, there are some situations in which your otolaryngologist may advise you as to whether your next step in your treatment plan is actually t...

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Signs of Tonsillitis

When you or a family member presents with a respiratory infection it's rather difficult to be able to tell which one it is. This is because many of them share similar symptoms. So how do you know whether you are dealing with tonsillitis, the influenza virus, or strep throat...

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Your Hearing Aid Options

Find out which type of hearing aid will help you get back in the conversation again.Has an ENT doctor or audiologist determined that you have hearing loss? If so, you may be wondering, “What now?” Well, the next step is to get fitted for a hearing aid.Of course, wit...

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5 Tips to Help You Stop Snoring

Snoring is defined as the sound created by the vibration of tissues around the throat, and for those with a partner who snores, can result in many a sleepless night. However, snoring can be more than just an annoying sound. It can also be a warning signal that the body is not fun...

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Allergies: What You Don’t Know

5 Little-Known Facts about AllergiesAllergies. For those of us who suffer from them, just the word is a reminder of the pain, the itchy eyes, the stuffy and runny nose, the sneezing, and the looks that people give you when you sniffle and sneeze like you are contagious. But even...

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Dealing with Hearing Loss

If you think you might be losing your hearing, you're not alone. In fact, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) more than 30% of adults over 65 have some degree of hearing loss. That includes 14% of people between the ages of 45 and 64 have so...

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Mouth Sores

Also known as canker sores and ulcers, mouth sores usually result from bite injuries or allergic reactions. They can also be a symptom of an underlying health condition. Unlike cold sores, which are caused by the her...

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What Causes Nosebleeds?

Nosebleeds happen to most of us at some point during our lifetime. While it can be startling, nosebleeds are typically harmless and nothing to worry about. Of course, if you battle nosebleeds rather regularly you may be wondering what's going on and whether you should turn...

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Head and Neck Cancers

Cancer can grow anywhere in the body, even the head and neck. These cancers are twice as common among men and they are usually diagnosed in adults over 50 years old. The common types of head and neck cancer include:Oral cavityOropharnygeal (in the throat or back of the mouth)N...

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