Daily Insight: Looking a GIRFT horse in the ear, nose and throat
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Source: HSJ - November 8, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
ENT surgery readmissions “much higher than reported”
Ear, nose and throat surgery in the NHS suffers from “significant unwarranted variation” in outcomes, a new study has found. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - November 8, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Can apple cider vinegar treat ear infections?
Ear infections are usually due to an overgrowth of infectious bacteria or virus. Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial properties that could be effective against certain infections. Read on to find out what the research says. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Do I Need a Sinus Specialist?
Treatment TermsSinus and nasal conditionsEar nose and throat
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If you ’re living with long-term unexplained congestion, difficulty breathing through your nose, or facial pressure -- maybe even a dampened sense of smell -- that seriously affects your daily quality of life, it doesn’t have to be that way. Duke’s sinus specialists offer advanced options that can pr ovide the relief you need.
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Source: dukehealth.org: Health Tips - October 30, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: md141 at duke.edu Source Type: news
Q & A: Air quality during and after wildfires
The wildfires raging throughout California — the Getty fire in Los Angeles and the Kincade fire in Northern California among the most recent ones — have caused great concern about air quality and the safety of being outdoors.The health risks aren ’t limited to those in close proximity to the fires. People also can be at risk in surrounding areas, even if smoke or ash isn’t visible, or when there’s no obvious smell of smoke.Dr. Eric Kleerup, a pulmonologist at theDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, explains how wildfires affect air quality and what precautions people can take to limit exposure to smoke and ot...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 30, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Do I Need an Otologist/Neurotologist?
Treatment TermsEar nose and throatEar DiseasesMeniere's DiseaseHearing lossBalance problemsSkull base tumorAcoustic neuromaCochlear implant surgeryCochlear Implant CandidateBone Conduction Hearing Aid
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Morgan deBlecourt
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Advanced Care for Complex Ear Diseases
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If you ’re experiencing a serious ear-related concern that’s affecting your balance and/or hearing, you don’t have to live with it. An otologist or neurotologist is a highly specialized ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor who may be able to find the root of your problem and recommend procedures to tre at your:
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Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - October 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: md141 at duke.edu Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about a fish bone in the throat
Getting a fish bone stuck in the throat is not usually a serious issue, but it can cause some complications. Learn about the risks, the symptoms, and some tips on how to remove a fish bone stuck in the throat here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Family Focus: When To Keep Your Sick Child Home From School
BOSTON (CBS)- It happens to every parent. Your child wakes up with a cough, a rash, or pink eye and now you’re forced to figure out if you should send them to school or daycare, or keep them at home.
It’s rarely convenient to keep your kids at home. Many parents work and don’t have back-up childcare so deciding whether you need to pull your child from school is a hard one, but it’s not always necessary.
Dr. Mallika Marshall shared some general guidelines to help you decide:
Stay Home
Fever over 101 degrees
Strep throat
Diarrhea
Recurrent vomiting
Mouth sores
Weeping skin sores
But there are some commo...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local cold season Family Focus sending kids to school Sick Children Source Type: news
New Sleep Apnea Treatment Offers CPAP Alternative - Inspire
dg62@duke.eduThu, 10/17/2019 - 10:07
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Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - October 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dg62 at duke.edu Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Nueve remedios caseros eficaces para el dolor de o ído
El dolor de o ído puede ser muy intenso y provocar incomodidad y mareos. Saber cómo detener los síntomas en casa puede evitar una visita al médico. Mira aquí las posibles causas y remedios caseros para ayudar a aliviar el dolor. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Todo lo que debes saber sobre las úlceras bucales
¿Qué son las úlceras bucales y cuáles son los más comunes? Aprende aquí sobre los síntomas, las causas, la prevención y el tratamiento de las úlceras bucales. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Medical News Today: ¿Por qué los adultos contraen infecciones de oído?
Si bien las infecciones del o ído son más comunes en los niños, los adultos también pueden contraerlas. Aprende aquí todo sobre las causas, síntomas y opciones de tratamiento. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Living With Cancer: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinomaNasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat. This type of cancer is rare in the U.S. It occurs much more frequently in other parts of the world, especially Southeast Asia. It can be difficult to detect early because the [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 3, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Only Half of Ear, Nose, Throat Infections Receive Recommended Antibiotics
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2019 -- In outpatient settings, only 50 percent of visits for pharyngitis, sinusitis, and acute otitis media (AOM) receive recommended first-line antibiotics, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Antimicrobial Agents... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 2, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Burning throat: 7 causes and how to treat them
Many issues can cause a burning throat, including tonsillitis, strep throat, a cold, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Learn more about the possible causes and their treatments here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
