Also known as fine needle biopsy, fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a diagnostic procedure that involves a doctor inserting a needle into your mass or lump to collect a cell sample. Once a doctor collects your cell sample, they’ll use a microscope to examine your cells and determine whether your lump is cancerous or noncancerous. […]
Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer ear, between the outer opening of the ear and the ear drum. The infection is called swimmer’s ear because it is often the result of bacterial growth in water that remains in your ear after swimming. Causes of Swimmer’s Ear / Otitis Externa Excess water can remain […]
Nasal obstruction arises when your nasal passages are blocked or you have difficulty breathing from your nose. Believe it or not, 1 in 20 million Americans suffer from this condition. In addition to being uncomfortable, nasal obstruction can lead to serious problems with sleeping, speaking, and eating. It can cause fatigue and depression while decreasing […]
Tonsils and adenoids are lymphatic tissue found in the back of the nose and throat, an area called the nasopharynx and oropharynx. These structures are part of the immune system and serve as filters of lymph fluid in the head and neck region to filter viruses and bacteria. As such, the tonsils and adenoids are […]
If you have a feeling of pressure or pain within your ear, or if you have fluid draining from your ear, you may be suffering from a middle ear infection. Ear infections are the result of bacteria or viruses growing within your ear and can cause the feeling of pain, pressure, and loss of hearing. […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) often causes brief, but severe sensations of spinning or swaying. If you have this condition, you may feel like your own head is spinning from the inside. BPPV often arises after your head changes position when you engage in activities like lying down, getting up, or looking up/down. While BPPV […]
What is Transsphenoidal surgery? For many patients diagnosed with a pituitary tumor that is operable and of appropriate size, the safest and simplest treatment is to remove the tumor by approaching it via the boney back wall of the sphenoid sinus. One advantage over the more traditional cranial operation is that it is much safer. […]
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A partial or complete loss of smell is known as anosmia. While anosmia is rarely serious, it can interfere with your quality of life. If you’re living with anosmia, you may have trouble tasting foods and lack the desire to eat. Unfortunately, this can spiral into serious issues like malnutrition, weight loss, and even depression. […]
What is Cholesteatoma? Cholesteatoma is a skin growth or cyst that grows and develops within the middle portion of your ear. While the skin growth or cyst is noncancerous, it can destroy healthy tissue and cause issues within the ear. Causes of Cholesteatoma When a cyst or skin growth within your middle ear (typically just […]
Otosclerosis is a rare condition that affects a bone in the inner ear (usually the stapes bone) and leads to hearing loss. Approximately 3 million Americans suffer from otosclerosis. While both men and women can develop otosclerosis, women are at a higher risk for this condition. In most cases, otosclerosis develops at a young age. […]
What is Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction? When a person swallows, the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), sometimes called the cricopharyngeus, which is a semi-circular muscle in the neck, relaxes to permit food to pass through to the esophagus and eventually the stomach. When not swallowing, the UES is usually contracted. If Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction (CMD) is present, […]
Head and neck cancer refers to cancer that develops in the nose, neck, mouth, nose, salivary glands, or sinuses. These cancers will typically develop in the cells lining the throat, mouth, or nose (squamous cell carcinomas). Approximately three out of every four head and neck cancers are associated with tobacco or alcohol use. Symptoms and […]
Asthma is a condition that causes inflammation or swelling of your airways. The inflammation or swelling of the airways leads to breathing difficulties, which contribute to shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. Asthma can range from a minor inconvenience to a severe life-threatening asthma attack. Approximately 25 to 30 million Americans have asthma. Causes of […]