Ear pain and sore throat often seem like two unrelated problems. But more often than not, they're connected. The ear, nose ...

The occurrence of laryngeal cancer has decreased alongside a decline in smoking populations, but it still affects over 10,000 people annually in the United States 1,2 and more than 1000 people in ...

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that can cause many types of cancers later in life. It’s linked to roughly 70% of all oropharyngeal cancers. • Talk to your primary care physician ...

Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the larynx (voice box). The larynx helps you breathe, speak, and swallow. It houses your vocal cords, which create the sound of your voice.

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Most causes of a sore throat and tongue are minor and can be treated by your healthcare provider. Allergies can cause a sore tongue and throat, and ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause gastric enzymes to affect the middle ear. The resulting problems in the ear may lead to tinnitus. Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or humming noise in ...

The thyroid cartilage surrounds the thyroid gland in the middle of the throat. Its primary function is to protect and support the vocal cords. It is one of the laryngeal cartilages, which make up the ...

A Massachusetts man has his voice back after undergoing just the third successful total larynx transplant in the U.S. The Mayo Clinic replaced Marty Kedian's larynx, or voice box, to remove a rare ...

The ear, nose and throat are linked by complex pathways that allow a person to make sounds, maintain balance, hear, smell, breathe and swallow. Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that treats ear, ...