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    • What Is a Tongue Tie?
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      May 1, 2022

      This patient page describes the symptoms and treatment options for tongue tie.

      Otolaryngology Pediatrics Patient Information Dental Medicine
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    • Understanding Ear Wax (Cerumen) and Ear Cleanings
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      April 1, 2022

      This Patient Page describes the causes and treatment of cerumen impaction in the ear.

      Otolaryngology Otology
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    • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and Head and Neck Cancer
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      February 1, 2022

      This Patient Page describes the association between human papillomavirus and cancer and outlines how early vaccination against the infection is the best preventative measure.

      Vaccination Infectious Diseases Oncology Adolescent Medicine Cancer Screening, Prevention, Control
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    • A Patient Primer on Vertigo—Spinning Out of Control
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      December 1, 2021

      This Patient Page describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for patients with vertigo.

      Otolaryngology Otology Vestibular Disorders
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    • Olfactory Loss and Olfactory Training
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      September 1, 2021

      This Patient Page describes olfactory loss and treatment with olfactory training.

      Otolaryngology Olfaction and Taste Oncology Rhinology Surgery
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    • Burning Mouth Syndrome—A Frustrating Problem
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      June 1, 2021

      This Patient Page describes the symptoms and treatment for burning mouth syndrome.

      Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Dental Medicine
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    • What Are Ear Tubes?
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      January 1, 2021

      This Patient Page describes the risks and benefits of ear tube use for treatment of hearing loss and ear infections.

      Otolaryngology Audiology and Hearing Otology
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    • Immunotherapy
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      October 1, 2020

      This Patient Page describes the risks and benefits of immunotherapy for the treatment of common allergies.

      Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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    • Laryngectomy Care in the COVID-19 Era
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      August 1, 2020

      This Patient Page describes the particular risks the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic presents for patients with a laryngectomy and how best to mitigate risk.

      Head and Neck Cancer Laryngology Oncology Otolaryngology Surgery
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    • Thyroid Nodules
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      June 1, 2020

      This Patient Page describes the prevalence and risks of thyroid nodules.

      Endocrinology Head and Neck Cancer Otolaryngology Thyroid Disorders Head and Neck Surgery
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    • Nasal Airway Obstruction Structure and Function
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      May 1, 2020

      This Patient Page describes the structure and the function of the nose and discusses common procedures that help improve nasal airway obstruction.

      Facial Plastic Surgery Otolaryngology Rhinology Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Nasal Surgery
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    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
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      January 1, 2020

      This Patient Page describes the use of cochlear implantation for treatment of hearing loss.

      Cochlear Implantation Otolaryngology Patient Information Otology JAMA Patient Information
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    • Saline Irrigation and Topical Nasal Steroids
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      September 1, 2019

      This Patient Page describes the use of a saline nasal rinse to reduce the frequency and severity of the symptoms associated with inflammation of the nose owing to allergies or other causes.

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    • What Is Lymphedema and Why Does It Happen?
      JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
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      June 1, 2019

      This patient page describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lymphedema in patients treated with surgery or radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

      Facial Plastic Surgery Oncology Surgery Surgical Oncology Patient Information
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    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Children
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      March 1, 2019

      This Patient Page provides reasons for surgically removing a child’s tonsils and adenoids and describes the risks and expectations of this surgery.

      Pediatrics Otolaryngology Surgery
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