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Apnea
Audiology
Otitis Media
Ventilation Tubes
Otitis Externa
Cerumen
Tinnitus
Hearing Loss
Vertigo
Facial Palsy
Overview of Nasal Sprays
Allergic Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Epistaxis

Nasal Trauma
Sore Throat
Peritonsillar Abscess
Tonsillectomy
Hoarseness
TMJ Dysfunction
Dysphagia
Salivary Gland Swellings
Croup
Epiglottitis
Tracheostomy
Neck Mass
Oral Cancer

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Audiology—the study of hearing, including hearing tests and dizziness tests

Otitis Media—fluid or infection in the middle ear which is behind the ear drum

Ventilation tubes—to be defined later

Cerumen—ear wax

Tinnitus— ringing or humming sounds in the ear that are illusions

Hearing loss—partial or complete inability to hear

Vertigo—the sensation of spinning or unsteadiness which can include imbalance

Facial Palsy—paralysis of one side of the face which causes a droop

Allergic rhinitis—a reaction of the immune system to pollens, dust and other particles that cause sneezing, itching, water eyes, runny nose and nasal congestion

Sinusitis—an infection of the nasal sinuses

Epistaxis—nose bleed

Nasal trauma—injury to the nose which can involve a nasal fracture or deviated septum

Sore throat—Pain in the throat which can be caused from infection, allergies or acid reflux

Peritonsillar abscess—a growing pocket of pus arising from a uncontrolled tonsil infection

Tonsillectomy—a surgical operation that removes the tonsils in the back of the throat

Hoarseness—any change or loss of voice

TMJ Dysfunction—any derangement of the jaw joint

Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing

Salivary gland swelling—any swelling of the glands in the neck that make saliva for the mouth

Croup—any infection of the throat that produces a bark-like cough

Epiglottis—a potentially life-threatening infection of the upper larynx that cause obstruction of the breathing passage

Tracheostomy—a surgical procedure that places a tube into the windpipe to aid in breathing or suctioning out the lungs

Neck mass—any swelling of the neck that can be from a tumor, enlarged lymph node or swollen gland

Oral Cancer—any cancer involving the tongue, lips, palate or areas around the teeth