Doctor, Explain Tonsils and Adenoids – Tonsils and adenoids are on the body’s first line of defense—our immune system.
Learn MoreSwallowing Disorders – Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) is common among all age groups, especially the elderly.
Learn MoreDoctor, Why Am I Hoarse? – Hoarseness is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or there may be changes in volume (loudness) or pitch (how high or low the voice is).
Learn MoreSalivary Glands – The glands are found in and around your mouth and throat. We call the major salivary glands the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
Learn MoreSore Throats – Infections from viruses or bacteria are the main cause of sore throats and can make it difficult to talk and breathe.
Learn MoreSmell and Taste Disorders – Smell and taste problems can have a big impact on our lives. Because these senses contribute substantially to our enjoyment of life, our desire to eat, and be social, smell and taste disorders can be serious.
Learn MoreMouth Sores – Oral lesions make it painful to eat and talk. Two of the most common recurrent oral lesions are fever blisters (also known as cold sores) and canker sores.
Learn MoreThyroid Disorders and Surgery – Your thyroid gland is one of the endocrine glands that makes hormones to regulate physiological functions in your body, like metabolism.
Learn MoreFine Needle Aspiration – Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a technique that allows a biopsy of various bumps and lumps.
Learn More