Lawrence Chow / ENT Doctor
What to Do With Excessive Earwax
Having some earwax is perfectly normal. In fact, earwax production is just a part of the normal processes of our body. The ear canal produces a waxy oil called the cerumen, which is widely known as earwax, in order to protect itself and the eardrum from foreign particles like dust, dirt, and other microorganisms that might enter the ear. Water can also irritate the skin of the ear canal, so earwax prevents it from too much water exposure. Continue reading
When It’s More Than Just a Sore Throat in Children
When children complain of mild to moderate pain in their throat, perhaps accompanied by difficulty in breathing and speaking, their previously noisy behavior can be reduced. Parents should look into these symptoms since these are the common symptoms of pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Both of these health issues are treatable but keeping them untreated can result in complications that parents shouldn’t risk. Continue reading
Diseases Associated With Nosebleeds
Bleeding from your nose can be quite scary, but nosebleeds are actually pretty common and most of the time they don’t indicate any serious health problems. Blood vessels located around the surface of the nose are usually very fragile and cause nosebleeds easily, and this is in fact the cause of an anterior nosebleed, which is the most common type. On the other hand, a posterior nosebleed happens in the inner parts of the nose and flows down the back of the throat, which means there can be an underlying issue. Continue reading
Thyroid Cancer Symptoms & Treatment
The thyroid gland, or simply thyroid, is an organ located in the base of our neck and produces hormones called thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These regulate metabolism, digestion, heart and muscle function, brain development, and is also in charge of the maintenance of our bones. Continue reading
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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma – Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma – Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment
Defining Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma or ACC/AdCC is a very rare form of malignant neoplasm that occurs generally within glandular tissue/secretory glands. It may occur in the breasts, uterus, and more commonly in the upper aerodigestive tract. Most cases of ACC occur within the salivary glands. This is why ACC is often regarded as a common head and neck cancer.
Most cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma are benign although in the rare case that they become malignant there is a 5-10% chance of the cancer cells affecting nearby lymph nodes. In very rare cases bone metastasis and lung metastasis occurs. Continue reading
What is Thyroid Cancer?
What is Thyroid Cancer ?
One of the most common cancers is thyroid cancer. In 2014 there were just over 62,900 cases of thyroid cancer in the United States. Fortunately, the chances of complications are low while five year survival rates are high – clocked in at 95%.
Development of Spinal Metastasis
This means only 1 of 20 ever develop serious complications. As of 2014, over 1,800 died from serious complications. One of the most common issues with thyroid cancer is when it spreads to the nearest part of the body – the spine. This is referred to as spinal metastasis. Continue reading
New Studies Indicate H. Pylori Isn’t a Risk Factor for Head and Neck Cancer
New Studies Indicate H. Pylori Isn’t a Risk Factor for Head and Neck Cancer
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has long been considered one of the main risk factors for head and neck cancer. Since the mid-1980s the germ has been associated with head and neck cancer as much as it had been linked to ulcers and stomach cancer.
A new study however, shows that this concept might be wrong. Continue reading
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