El término lesión benigna de cuerda se refiere a un grupo de crecimientos anormales (lesiones), no cancerosos (benignos), sobre o a lo largo de la cubierta de la cuerda vocal. Las lesiones de las cuerdas vocales son una de las causas más comunes de problemas de voz y se observan generalmente en tres

An antibiotic is a soluble substance derived from a mold or bacterium that inhibits the growth of other microorganisms. The first antibiotic was Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1929, but it was not until World War II that the effectiveness of antibiotics was acknowledged, and large-scale

Insight into recommended use and side effects What are the side effects of antihistamines? Who should not use decongestants? What are combination remedies? and more… Drugs for stuffy nose, sinus trouble, congestion and drainage, and the common cold constitute a large segment of

Everyone has gastroesophageal reflux (GER), the backward movement (reflux) of gastric contents into the esophagus. Extraesophageal Reflux (EER) is the reflux of gastric contents from the stomach into the esophagus with further extension into the throat and other upper aerodigestive regions. In infants,

Your child's sinuses are not fully developed until age 20. Although small, the maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth. Unlike in adults, pediatric sinusitis is difficult to diagnose because symptoms can be subtle and the causes complex. How Do I Know

Why Is Early Childhood Hearing Screening Important for Your Child? Approximately two to four of every 1,000 children in the United States are born deaf or hard-of-hearing, making hearing loss the most common birth disorder. Many studies have shown that early diagnosis of hearing loss is crucial to

Su hijo tiene dolor de oído. Después de su primera visita a un médico usted puede escuchar algunos de los siguientes términos relacionados con el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de este trastorno común de la niñez. Otitis media aguda - El término médico para la infección del oído común. Otitis

Prueba de Audición de cinco minutos ¿Cómo funciona el sentido de la audición? ¿Qué puedo hacer para mejorar mi audición? Consejos para mantener la salud auditiva Usted puede tener pérdida de la audición, y ni siquiera ser consciente de ello. Personas de todas las edades pueden

Comprensión de la atención adecuada de los oídos ¿Por qué el cuerpo produce cera en los oídos? ¿Cuál es el método recomendado para la limpieza del oído? ¿Cuándo se debe consultar a un médico? y mucho más ... Las buenas intenciones de mantener las orejas limpias puede

¿Qué es la amigdalitis? La amigdalitis es la inflamación de las amígdalas faríngeas. La inflamación puede afectar otras áreas de la parte posterior de la garganta, incluyendo el adenoides y las amígdalas linguales (áreas de tejido amigdalino en la parte posterior de la lengua). Existen diversas

Insight into causes and prevention What is dizziness? What causes dizziness? How will my dizziness be treated? and more… Feeling unsteady or dizzy can be caused by many factors such as poor circulation, inner ear disease, medication usage, injury, infection, allergies, and/or neurological

Excessive body weight contributes to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, in addition to being a major influence on general health and well-being. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs in about 50-60 percent of those who are obese. A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics concludes that

The term vocal cord lesion (physicians call them vocal "fold" lesions) refers to a group of noncancerous (benign), abnormal growths (lesions) within or along the covering of the vocal cord. Vocal cord lesions are one of the most common causes of voice problems and are generally seen in three forms; nodules,

Insight into making air travel more comfortable Why do ears pop? How can air travel cause hearing problems? How to help babies unblock their ears? and more... Ear problems are the most common medical complaint of airplane travelers, and while they are usually simple, minor annoyances, they may result

Dust, mites, pet dander, and ragweed are not the only allergic threats to your child. Food allergies and sensitivities may cause a wide range of adverse reactions to the skin, respiratory system, stomach, and other physiological functions of the body. Determining what foods are the cause of an allergic

Insight into ear growths What causes a cholesteatoma? How is cholesteatoma treated? Symptoms and dangers and more... An abnormal skin growth in the middle ear behind the eardrum is called cholesteatoma. Repeated infections and/or and a tear or retraction of the eardrum can cause the skin to toughen