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Otolaryngology

disorders (hoarseness) Swallowing disorders Problems of related head and neck structures include ... . They are also called ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. These healthcare providers may also

Vocal Cord Disorders

: Condition Details Laryngitis Laryngitis causes a raspy or hoarse voice due to swelling ... together and vibrate. Vocal nodules cause the voice to be hoarse, low, and breathy. Vocal polyps

Septoplasty for Children

? Your child's healthcare provider will send you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. The ENT ... , and other health concerns. The ENT will explain what to expect with your child's surgery. Make sure

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children

referred to an ear, nose, and throat surgeon (ENT) to have the tonsils and adenoids removed. This surgery ... time. But sometimes only one or the other is removed. Your child’s ENT will discuss this with you

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

provider (ENT or otolaryngologist) passes a thin, flexible instrument, called a laryngoscope, through ... swallowing exam, your SLP or ENT healthcare provider may want to schedule a FEES test to get more

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Children

done to treat long-term (chronic) sinus infections. An ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT ... is done to treat long-term (chronic) sinus infections. An ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT or

Step-by-Step: Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

inch radius of your navel. Make sure all injection sites are spread two inches apart from one another. ... This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

Voice Disorders

: Laryngitis This is when your vocal cords swell. It makes the voice sound hoarse, or you may not be able ... to speak at all. Acute laryngitis happens suddenly. It is often caused by a virus in the upper

Preparing for Carotid Endarterectomy

reduce your risk for stroke. Be sure to follow all of the instructions you are given ... how to get ready for your procedure. Be sure to follow all of the instructions you are given. A

Head and Neck Cancer: Symptoms

Sore throat that doesn't go away Hoarse voice or other voice changes that don't go away ... be treated. Your healthcare provider may send you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist (otolaryngologist) or to a head and neck surgeon.

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Tests After Diagnosis

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices

*ALL Tx ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which one may work best for you? It depends ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Newly Diagnosed

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong ... ALL;BALLT4

Preventing a Surgical Site Infection

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell Transplant

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... . Read on to learn the details of this procedure. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell ... for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Radiation Therapy

is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ... (ALL): Radiation Therapy  What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment

*ALL After Tx ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you will have many tests. These tests check your blood ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

*ALL Ch ... lymphoblastic leukemia. When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Your child has ... been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It's also called acute lymphocytic leukemia ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child


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