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Living and Coping with ENT Disorders

Learn how to manage and cope with your ENT disorder on a day to day basis. Control pain, depression, and learn other management techniques specific to your ENT problem.

What to Do About Your Stuffy Nose

There are many underlying causes for a stuffy nose but contrary to popular belief the nostrils are not clogged. A stuffy nose occurs when the blood vessels inside the nose become swollen.

Sore Throat From Acid Reflux - What Do You Do To Prevent Getting a So…

Acid reflux and GERD are common causes of a sore throat. Find out what you can do to prevent getting a sore throat from acid reflux.

Tonsils Removed - What Did You Eat After Having Your Tonsils Removed

Eating after having your tonsils removed can be difficult. Options are limited. We asked readers to tell us their favorite food after having their tonsils removed and hope you'll find some of their suggestions helpful.

What Are Clear Liquids?

Medical professionals use the term clear liquids to prescribe a specific diet intended to reduce nausea and treat other digestive disorders. You may also be instructed to drink only clear liquids before a surgical procedure requiring anesthesia.

Ear, Nose and Throat - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Ear, Nose and Throat…

Information about the symptoms of common ear, nose and throat disorders including breathing problems like snoring, sleep apnea, and deviated septum. Learn how to manage other symptoms such as pain and dizziness as well.

Post Nasal Drip - What Affects Your Post Nasal Drip and How D…

Many people suffer from post nasal drip. Tell us what affects your post nasal drip and what you do to treat it. Read other responses on treating post nasal drip.

Readers Respond: How To Stop Snoring

Readers respond on the best ways to stop snoring.

Home Remedies for Tonsillitis and Sore Throat

Readers respond on the best home remedies for tonsillitis and a sore throat.

How to Cope With a Sinus Headache

Readers respond about how they cope with a sinus headache.

Why Can't I Eat Before Surgery?

Have you ever wondered why you can't eat before surgery? It's certainly not convenient or fun. Rest assured that your doctor is not out to torture you, this is why it is so important not to eat before surgery.

What Can I Eat After a Tonsillectomy?

In general foods should be easy to chew and easy to swallow. Your surgeon will give you more specific instructions after surgery which supersede other advice. However, if you're looking to stock the fridge before the big day here's some things you should know.

Should I Clean My Ear Wax?

Has all the hype about ear candling left you wondering whether or not you should clean your ear wax?

Stop a Nosebleed

How To Stop a Nosebleed

Should I Tilt My Head Back to Stop a Nosebleed?

Should I Tilt My Head Back to Stop a Nosebleed?

How to Manage Vertigo

Vertigo is the sensation of the world spinning around you while you remain still. While there are many reasons for vertigo, many are related to problems within the inner ear.

Travel Tips for the Hearing Impaired

The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery's compilation of common problems that the hearing impaired may experience while traveling. They then focus on possible arrangements and devices that can be of assistance during traveling.

American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology

Trusted information about many ENT disorders for patients, professionals and the media.

Aural/Audiologic Habilitation

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association outlines what services are available during aural habilitation and rehabilitation.

American Sleep Apnea Association

The A.W.A.K.E Network by the American Sleep Apnea Association is an organization made up of dozens of sleep apnea support groups throughout the country.
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