Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Sourcebook

Table of Contents
Preface
Part One—Structure and Functions of Ear, Nose, and Throat
	Chapter 1—Anatomy and Functions of the Ear
	Chapter 2—Anatomy and Functions of the Nose
	Chapter 3—Anatomy and Functions of the Throat
	Chapter 4—Ear, Nose, and Throat Examination
Part Two—Disorders of the Ears
	Chapter 5—Disorders of Pinna (The External Ear)
		Section 5.1—Anotia (Born without Ears) and Microtia (Small Ear)
		Section 5.2—Cauliflower Ear
		Section 5.3—Otoplasty (Ear Plastic Surgery)
	Chapter 6—Ear Infections
		Section 6.1—Ear Infection: An Overview
		Section 6.2—Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear)
		Section 6.3—Otitis Media
		Section 6.4—Ear Infections in Children
		Section 6.5—Ear Tubes
		Section 6.6—Treating Ear Infections
	Chapter 7—Ear Injuries
		Section 7.1—Perforated Eardrum
		Section 7.2—Tympanoplasty and Mastoidectomy
		Section 7.3—Barotrauma/Barotitis Media
		Section 7.4—Foreign Object in the Ear
		Section 7.5—Stay Away from Ear Candles
	Chapter 8—Ear Secretions and Growths
		Section 8.1—Earwax (Cerumen)
		Section 8.2—Otosclerosis
		Section 8.3—Cholesteatoma
Part Three—Hearing Disorders
	Chapter 9—Hearing Loss: The Basics
		Section 9.1—Hearing and Hearing Loss: Explained
		Section 9.2—Mechanism Underlying Stereocilia
		Section 9.3—Types of Hearing Loss
		Section 9.4—Statistics about Hearing Disorders, Ear Infections, and Deafness
	Chapter 10—Hearing Loss in Varying Ages
		Section 10.1—Hearing Loss in Children
		Section 10.2—Hearing Loss and Older Adults
	Chapter 11—Recognizing and Diagnosing Hearing Loss
		Section 11.1—Who Can I Turn To for Help with My Hearing Loss?
		Section 11.2—Diagnosing a Hearing Loss
		Section 11.3—Newborn Hearing Screening
	Chapter 12—Genetic and Congenital Deafness
		Section 12.1—The Genetics of Hearing Loss
		Section 12.2—Congenital Deafness with Vitiligo and Achalasia
		Section 12.3—Usher Syndrome
		Section 12.4—Waardenburg Syndrome
		Section 12.5—Other Types of Syndromic Deafness
		Section 12.6—Otospondylomegaepiphyseal Dysplasia
		Section 12.7—Nonsyndromic Deafness
	Chapter 13—Sensorineural Hearing Disorders
		Section 13.1—Auditory Neuropathy
		Section 13.2—Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis)
		Section 13.3—Hyperacusis
		Section 13.4—Sudden Deafness
	Chapter 14—Ototoxicity
	Chapter 15—Tinnitus
	Chapter 16—Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
		Section 16.1—Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: An Overview
		Section 16.2—What Noises Cause Hearing Loss
		Section 16.3—How Do I Know If I Have Hearing Loss Caused by Loud Noise?
		Section 16.4—Preventing Hearing Loss from Loud Noise
	Chapter 17—Hearing Protection
		Section 17.1—How to Protect Your Hearing
		Section 17.2—Maintaining a Quiet Environment: At Home and Farm
	Chapter 18—What If One Already Has Hearing Loss?
		Section 18.1—Take Steps to Keep It from Getting Worse
		Section 18.2—Products and Devices to Improve Hearing
	Chapter 19—Electronic Hearing Devices
		Section 19.1—Hearing Aids
		Section 19.2—Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
	Chapter 20—Communicating with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
		Section 20.1—American Sign Language
		Section 20.2—Assistive Listening Devices
		Section 20.3—Captions for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Viewers
		Section 20.4—Communication Problems in Hard-of-Hearing Individuals
	Chapter 21—Frequently Asked Questions about Hearing Loss
	Chapter 22—Novel Deafness and Hearing Loss Treatments
		Section 22.1—Growing Hair Cells Might Lead to Hearing Loss Treatment
		Section 22.2—Drug Therapy Partially Restores Hearing
Part Four—Vestibular Disorders
	Chapter 23—Vestibular (Balance) Disorders: An Overview
		Section 23.1—What Is a Vestibular (Balance) Disorder?
		Section 23.2—Dizziness and Balance Problems in Children
		Section 23.3—Vestibular (Balance) Disorders in Adults
		Section 23.4—Coping with Balance Disorders
		Section 23.5—Presbyastasis
		Section 23.6—Vestibular Rehabilitation
	Chapter 24—Vestibular Schwannoma
	Chapter 25—Enlarged Vestibular Aqueducts
	Chapter 26—Vertigo
	Chapter 27—Dizziness and Motion Sickness
	Chapter 28—Ménière Disease
	Chapter 29—Perilymph Fistula
Part Five—Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
	Chapter 30—Your Stuffy Nose
		Section 30.1—The Common Cold
		Section 30.2—Cold, Flu, or Allergy
		Section 30.3—Complementary Health Approaches for Colds
		Section 30.4—Coughing and Sneezing: Hygiene Etiquette
		Section 30.5—Allergic Rhinitis
	Chapter 31—Common Nasal Concerns and Treatments
		Section 31.1—Nasal Polyps
		Section 31.2—Nosebleeds
		Section 31.3—Deviated Septum, Septoplasty, and Rhinoplasty
	Chapter 32—Sinus Problems
		Section 32.1—Sinusitis
		Section 32.2—Sinus Surgery
		Section 32.3—Is Rinsing Your Sinuses with Neti Pots Safe?
	Chapter 33—Snoring and Sleep Apnea
	Chapter 34—Smell and Taste Disorders
		Section 34.1—Smell Disorders
		Section 34.2—Taste Disorders
		Section 34.3—Taste and Smell-Related Statistics
Part Six—Disorders of the Throat and Vocal Cords
	Chapter 35—Sore Throat
		Section 35.1—Understanding Sore Throat
		Section 35.2—Strep Throat
		Section 35.3—Candida Infections of the Mouth, Throat, and Esophagus
	Chapter 36—Tonsils and Adenoids
		Section 36.1—Tonsils and Tonsillectomies
		Section 36.2—Adenoids and Adenoidectomies
	Chapter 37—Laryngeal Problems
		Section 37.1—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
		Section 37.2—Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis/Laryngeal Papillomatosis
		Section 37.3—Laryngoscopy and Esophagoscopy
	Chapter 38—Swallowing Problems
		Section 38.1—Dysphagia
		Section 38.2—Achalasia
	Chapter 39—Voice and Vocal Cord Disorders
		Section 39.1—Hoarseness
		Section 39.2—Spasmodic Dysphonia
		Section 39.3—Vocal Cord Paralysis
		Section 39.4—Taking Care of Your Voice
		Section 39.5—Statistics on Voice, Speech, and Language Disorders
Part Seven—Cancers of the Ears, Nose, and Throat
	Chapter 40—Head and Neck Cancers: Questions and Answers
	Chapter 41—Oropharyngeal Cancer
	Chapter 42—Nasopharyngeal Cancer
	Chapter 43—Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
	Chapter 44—What You Need to Know about Esophageal Cancer
	Chapter 45—Hypopharyngeal Cancer
	Chapter 46—Laryngeal Cancer
	Chapter 47—Recent Research in Cancer of the Ear, Nose, and Throat
		Section 47.1—Cetuximab with Radiation Found to Be Inferior to Standard Treatment in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer
		Section 47.2—Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Linked to Decreased Oral HPV Infections
		Section 47.3—Nivolumab Improves Survival for Patients with Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
Part Eight—Additional Help and Information
	Chapter 48—Glossary of Terms Related to the Ears, Nose, and Throat
	Chapter 49—Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders: Resources for Information and Support
Index