by Enticare Updates | Feb 12, 2021 | Ear Nose Throat, Research, Throat Health
It is estimated that 20 million people have a thyroid disorder. The thyroid gland is a crucial part of the endocrine system, which regulates various hormonal functions in the body. But according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), up to 60% of people with...
by Enticare Updates | Jan 13, 2021 | Ear Nose Throat, Research
Balloon sinuplasty is quickly becoming the most common sinus surgery. A relatively newer surgery, the balloon sinuplasty procedure is a medical treatment for chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis is a condition that describes the swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. This...
by Enticare Updates | Dec 9, 2020 | Ear Nose Throat
Tonsils are the two fleshy like tissues in the back of the mouth, one on each side. Part of the immune system, tonsils work to trap the bacteria and viruses that we breathe in. Antibodies produced by cells in the tonsils kill these germs which helps prevent...
by Enticare Updates | Oct 26, 2020 | Ear Nose Throat, Research
Have you noticed that you or a loved one has a raspy or weak voice? One of the most common causes of a raspy voice is laryngitis or inflammation in your larynx. An upper respiratory infection can also lead to laryngitis. Most cases of laryngitis will get better with...
by Enticare Updates | Aug 27, 2020 | Ear Nose Throat, Research
The nasal septum is a thin wall of bone and cartilage between the two nostrils, separating the left and right nasal airways. A deviated septum occurs when this wall is displaced to one side, making one nasal passage smaller. Though the nasal septum should ideally be...
by Enticare Updates | Jul 23, 2020 | Ear Nose Throat, Research
Laryngitis occurs when overuse, irritation, or infection causes your voice box or vocal cords to become inflamed. Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box (larynx), leading to a hoarse or weak voice. Inflammation in the upper airway, particularly the larynx, can...
