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Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians. © 2000 AAO-HNS, Inc. Find an Otolaryngologist Fill in one or more of the search boxes below to locate one of our more than 9,300 member otolaryngologists. If your search returns no results, you may want to reduce the number of options selected.  © 2000 AAO-HNS, Inc.       Facial Plastics & Reconstruction Surgery Articles by Nancy Turner, with Eugene L. Alford MD FACS, otohns.net Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery Advisory Board Texas Center for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Botox® Injection (Wrinkle therapy) Chemical Peel (Obagi Blue Peel)  Chin/Cheek Augmentation Articles by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD, The Medical Consumer's Advocate Rhinoplasty in a teenager Articles from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. Surgery of the Nose - Improving Form and Function Plastic Surgery of the Ear [return to top]     Head & Neck Oncology Articles by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD, The Medical Consumer's Advocate Tongue cancer in a 79-year old woman Articles by Norman J. Harris, MD Cancer of the Head and Neck Articles from OncoLink, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Frequently-Asked Questions Related to Oropharyngeal Cancers- Includes cancers of the nasal cavity, mouth, tongue, and salivary glands. Frequently-Asked Questions Related to Cancer of the Larynx [return to top]     Laryngology Articles by Richard Stasney, MD, otohns.net Laryngology Advisory Board The Texas Voice Center Disorders of the Larynx Articles by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD, The Medical Consumer's Advocate Leukoplakia of the larynx Articles by Norman J. Harris, MD Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy Lump in the Throat (Globus) Voice Difficulties Articles from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. Sore Throats - What Causes a Sore Throat?  Doctor, Why Am I Hoarse? - Insight into causes, prevention, and treatment of hoarseness  Doctor, I Have Trouble Swallowing - Insight into dysphagia—swallowing problems Doctor, explain tonsils and adenoids - Insight into tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy Articles from OncoLink, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Frequently-Asked Questions Related to Oropharyngeal Cancers- Includes cancers of the nasal cavity, mouth, tongue, and salivary glands. Frequently-Asked Questions Related to Cancer of the Larynx [return to top]     Otology & Neurotology Articles by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD, The Medical Consumer's Advocate Pulsatile or pulsating tinnitus Tinnitus Acute otitis media and middle ear fluid in adults Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Articles by Norman J. Harris, MD Hearing Loss and Deafness Dizziness and Vertigo Articles from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. How Does the Ear Work? Buying a Hearing Aid: Answers to common questions 5 Minute Hearing Test Doctor, why does my child’s Ear Ache? - Insight into otitis media and treatments Losses in the ability to hear or discriminate sounds is a common disability. This flow chart from familydoctor.org will help direct you if hearing loss is a problem for you or a family member. See also this article: Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor (familydoctor.org) Articles from the NIH Because You Asked About Ménière's Disease - Ménière's disease is an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms, including vertigo or severe dizziness, tinnitus or a roaring sound in the ears, fluctuating hearing loss, and the sensation of pressure or pain in the affected ear.  Waardenburg Syndrome - Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is an inherited disorder often characterized by varying degrees of hearing loss and changes in skin and hair pigmentation.    [return to top]     Pediatric Otolaryngology Articles by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD, The Medical Consumer's Advocate Adenoidectomy for nasal obstruction in a child Articles from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. Doctor, why does my child’s Ear Ache? - Insight into otitis media and treatments Articles from the American Rhinologic Society Patient Center Childhood Sinusitis by Howard Levine, MD, Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH Pain or drainage from the ear may mean an infection. But pain in or around the ear isn't always an infection of the middle ear. Use this Flowchart from familydoctor.org to help you determine when to call the doctor. Communication Options for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing from the NIH [return to top]     Rhinology Articles by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD, The Medical Consumer's Advocate Difference between a cold and sinusitis Articles from John Murray, MD, PhD, otohns.net International Advisory Board, Departments of Medicine and Pharmacology "Is There a 'Yeast Connection' for Sinusitus"  "Leukotriene Modifier Therapy of Rhinitis and Nasal Polyps" "Stepped-Care Approach To The Medical Management of Asthma"  Articles by Norman J. Harris, MD Sinus Headaches Stuffy Nose, Runny Nose, How the Nose Works Articles from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. Doctor, should I take Antihistamines? - Insight into decongestants and cold remedies  Doctor, what is Post-Nasal Drip? - Insight into normal and abnormal secretions  You and Your Stuffy Nose Relief from Allergy Symptoms Is Nothing to Sneeze At Your Otolaryngologist Can Help Conquer the Pain of Sinusitis Articles from the American Rhinologic Society Patient Center An Introduction to Nasal Endoscopy by Martin J. Citardi, MD Childhood Sinusitis by Howard Levine, MD, Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH Headache and Sinus Disease by Howard Levine, MD, Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH Loss of Sense Of Taste and Smell by Howard Levine, MD, Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH Nasal Polyps by Howard Levine, MD, Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH New Surgical Techniques by Howard Levine, MD, Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH Septoplasty & Septal Surgery by Berrylin J. Ferguson, MD, FACS, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA Sinus & Nasal Anatomy by Martin J. Citardi, MD Sinusitis Diagnosis by Howard Levine, MD, Mt. Sinai Nasal-Sinus Center, Cleveland, OH Sinusitis Q & A by Martin J. Citardi, MD The Purpose of the Sinuses by Martin J. Citardi, MD Articles from OncoLink, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Frequently-Asked Questions Related to Oropharyngeal Cancers- Includes cancers of the nasal cavity, mouth, tongue, and salivary glands. [return to top]     Snoring & Sleep Apnea Articles by Douglas Hoffman, MD, PhD, The Medical Consumer's Advocate Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Articles by Norman J. Harris, MD Snoring Articles from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. Snoring: Not Funny, Not Hopeless Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty (LAUP) [return to top]     Smoking Cessation How To Stop Smoking by Norman J. Harris, MD Barbara's Reflections (1999) Barbara Comes Clean and Admits She Smokes! "Smoking: Can I Really Quit?" (text with video link) An Interview with Barbara Nesbitt, Executive Editor of MediSpecialty.com and James Carter, MD, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Barbara's Reflections (2000) I quit and I'm Smoke Free for One Year! "Smoking Cessation" (text with video link) An Interview with Barbara Nesbitt, Executive Editor of MediSpecialty.com and James Carter, MD, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Frequently Asked Questions About Quitting Smoking You Can Quit Smoking Provider Use of Five-step Intervention Leads Pregnant Women to Quit Smoking [return to top]   A service of © 1996-2008 all rights reserved