More than 20 million Americans suffer from chronic cough. Sufferers of chronic cough experience confusing and unexplained breathing problems such as shortness of breath and asthma that are unresponsive to treatment. For most people, chronic cough is due to acid reflux, including GERD, LPR, and/or silent reflux. If you've been coughing for months - or years - and can't get answers from your doctor, this book is for you. The Chronic Cough Enigma provides self-diagnosis help and a practical treatment guide. Dr. Jamie Koufman explains how you can cure cough with healthy diet, lifestyle changes, and natural remedies. The book also explains how sick nerves, "neurogenic cough" (the second most common cause of chronic cough), is diagnosed and treated. Dr. Koufman has been a leading clinician and researcher in the fields of laryngology, acid reflux, and voice for over 25 years, helping thousands of patients cure their reflux and chronic cough once and for all. With her guidance, you can cure your acid reflux and go back to living a healthy, cough-free life. If you'd like help after reading this book, read her blog, JamieKoufman.com, and if you still need support, book a consultation at KoufmanConsulting.com. Read more

In the Amazon best-selling book, I cured my Tinnitus, Peter Studenik, ex-tinnitus sufferer, is at the forefront of a new tinnitus healing movement. In this book, he gives readers everything that helped him to get complete tinnitus relief. Six steps described in the book address both the emotional and physical problems that trigger tinnitus and hamper our cure of tinnitus. Using the six steps, practitioners go thru a complex healing process. It includes diet changes, stress reduction, sound therapy, sound enrichment, and releasing all emotional blocks. The six steps therapy helps calm the nervous system to restore the balance of calm in the body, brain, and ears and in turn rewire the brain to respond to natural ear sound in healthy ways. This kind of conditioning can help to cure tinnitus permanently. Because of the six steps proven success in healing also hyperacusis, he recommends using it for hyperacusis as well. In the book I cured my tinnitus, Studenik describes not only the history and science of tinnitus but also the practical applications. In a friendly voice, he lays out easy-to-use practices, diagrams, and worksheets that will teach readers, step-by-step, how to go thru each step easily. With chapters covering everything from the tinnitus triggers, correct diet, sound therapy, stress and emotional connection, brain functions, and connection to ears, Studenik opens readers’ eyes to just how powerful this practice can be. Throughout the book, readers will see the real-life tinnitus success story. The simple strategies Studenik outlines will help readers release their fears and clear the limiting beliefs that hold them back from curing tinnitus. Read more

Although many tumors of the upper respiratory tract are squamous cell carcinomas, the varied tissues of this region can give rise to a bewildering array of neoplasms. This text reviews the interpretation of biopsies of neoplasms and neoplasm-like entities arising in the head and neck region, including the ear. It discusses both neoplastic and non-neoplastic pathology to help make the correct diagnosis and guide patient management. Read more

COMES WITH FREE TOOLS AND BONUSES!If you suffer from tinnitus, there is so much hope! There may not be a cure, but you can get to a place where it stops bothering you and dramatically improve your quality of life.This is not your typical tinnitus book offering some “miracle cure”. It’s about changing your emotional, physical, and psychological response to the sound, with actionable techniques and specific exercises, so you can finally start to tune it out.It’s about tracking your diet, lifestyle, environment, and health to identify exactly what causes your tinnitus to spike. It’s about improving your overall health, getting better sleep, and reducing the massive amounts of stress and anxiety that tinnitus sufferers deal with on a daily basis.Too many people have been told they just have to "live with it."Too many people have been let down by emotionless doctors and "conventional" or "false" treatments.Too many people have suffered for far too long.It’s time for a change. It's time you found relief.Glenn Schweitzer was 24 years old when a rare, incurable inner ear disorder caused him to develop severe tinnitus. It disrupted nearly every aspect of his life. But today, his tinnitus no longer bothers him at all. Completely by accident, he stumbled on to simple techniques that radically rewired his mental, emotional, and physiological response to the sound. Through Glenn’s terrifying, yet inspiring story, and with dozens of actionable techniques and tools, you can finally find the relief you deserve, too. You will learn specific techniques to reduce your tinnitus, as well as concrete steps to dramatically improve your quality of life. It may not go away entirely, but it can stop bothering you. There isn’t a cure for tinnitus, but there is a way forward. You can live in harmony with the sound. Read more

Get the best possible score on the Otolaryngology Nurse Certification Exam This StatPearls review (9th edition) is designed to help you maximize your score on the Otolaryngology Nurse Certification Exam. Our questions target the National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN)® content outlines and match the question structure. We have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd order multiple-choice questions and four detailed teaching points to help you rapidly prepare and achieve the best score possible. The questions are updated annually by 221 authors and 188 editors to improve your learning experience and to better match exam requirements. The single best way to improve your performance is to DO MORE QUESTIONS!Started as an academic teaching project in 2014, StatPearls has grown into the largest library of medical education in the world. More than 7,500 medical authors and editors have published more than 8,000 peer-reviewed PubMed indexed articles covering every specialty in healthcare. Along with these articles are more than 75,000 multiple choice questions with teaching points related to the content were created. These questions were then matched to the content outlines for every board and certification exam in healthcare, including our Otolaryngology Nurse Certification Exam review. This effort by thousands of sub-specialty experts has made StatPearls the most comprehensive review resource available. Read more

Many common vocal health problems may be successfully self-managed by singers. Even when a visit to the doctor is needed, an understanding of how the voice works, and, more importantly, when, and why it doesn't work, empowers the singer, and can make a medical visit more effective. Written by two prominent laryngologists with many decades of experience in treating singers, Keep Your Singing Voice Healthy! is a practical self-help manual that shows all singers, from beginner students to seasoned professionals, how to take charge of their vocal health. The authors demystify medical terms, explain the anatomy and function of the vocal apparatus, and give simple advice on managing common health issues, dealing with doctors and medications, and maintaining good health--all from the singer's perspective. Read more

Singing has been a characteristic behaviour of humanity across several millennia. Chorus America (2009) estimated that 42.6 million adults and children regularly sing in one of 270,000 choruses in the US, representing more than 1:5 households. Similarly, recent European-based data suggest that more than 37 million adults take part in group singing.The Oxford Handbook of Singing is a landmark text on this topic. It is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wishes to know more about the pluralistic nature of singing. In part, the narrative adopts a lifespan approach, pre-cradle to senescence, to illustrate that singing is a commonplace behaviour which is an essential characteristic of our humanity.In the overall design of the Handbook, the chapter contents have been clustered into eight main sections, embracing fifty-three chapters by seventy-two authors, drawn from across the world, with each chapter illustrating and illuminating a particular aspect of singing. Offering a multi-disciplinary perspective embracing the arts and humanities, physical, social and clinical sciences, the book will be valuable for a broad audience within those fields. Read more

If you've recently been experiencing dizzy spells or sudden dizziness, then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. Dizziness has a certain way of adversely affecting your daily activities – and that’s putting it nicely. This is because when the world is spinning all around you, you can’t exactly focus on the task at hand. Your brain is blurry, you can’t think clearly, your muscle coordination is off, and – if you’re anything like me – you’re also feeling queasy and nauseous. Addressing your dizziness problem early is critical, because by getting down to the root cause, you have a much better chance of curing it or at least being in a position to reduce the severity of the symptoms and cope more effectively. This book is going to present you with a lot of information in easy-to-understand language about the potential causes of your dizziness, and what you can do about it in terms of coping, management, and medical treatment. Of course, it is always recommended that you go visit your doctor in person if you’re experiencing frequent dizziness, and this book is not intended to be a substitute for such a consultation. It will, however, help you be prepared to have a more comprehensive discussion with him or her. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Understanding Dizziness and Dizzy SpellsWhat Causes Dizzy SpellsImportant Emergency ProceduresTreating Dizzy Spells Caused by Inner Ear ProblemsHow to Cope with Dizziness and Dizzy SpellsUseful Advice to Avoid ComplicationsMuch, much more!Download your copy today! Read more

The book presents a case-based review of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, guiding readers step by step through the principles of safe care. Each chapter begins with an abstract, followed by a case presentation and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with brief answers on diagnosis, workup, differential diagnosis, treatment, surgical procedures, and follow-up.Accompanied by color figures, tables summarizing key technical steps, drawings, and algorithms, the volume presents information in a format that is easy to understand and remember.Given its features, the book is an ideal study guide for ENT trainees, senior ENT residents, and fellows preparing for board examinations, as well as a quick reference for all ENT surgeons who wish to test and improve their knowledge using the latest available evidence-based references and data. Read more

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LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux), often referred to by a number of other names including “silent reflux” and “reflux laryngitis”, is very common, uncomfortable, and can seriously interfere with one’s quality of life. It can trigger complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Its numerous symptoms commonly include constant throat clearing, a feeling of a lump in the throat, coughing, and hoarseness. There is widespread controversy in the medical community over the methods of diagnosis and management of LPR. The few books that include any extended description of LPR are written for health care professionals. This book is the first and only comprehensive source of detailed facts about the disorder written for the layperson. It is based on a comprehensive review of the medical literature. The author’s years of teaching and research enable him to translate technical jargon into clear language for the average reader. If you have been diagnosed as having LPR, or know someone who has been, this book will be a valuable aid in understanding all aspects of the disease. It will help the reader to become a better-informed and effective advocate for the best plan of care. NOTE: This book is continuously updated on the author's blog, allaboutlpr at tumblr.com, in order to keep current with new developments. Read more

Anatomy for Plastic Surgery of the Face, Head, and Neck details the complex regional anatomy of the face, head and neck, providing plastic surgery and otolaryngology residents with a solid anatomical knowledge base. There are many danger zones involved in operating on the head and neck, and the detailed knowledge of anatomy that readers gain from this reference will help them avoid the surgical mishaps that often result in patient disfigurement.Key Features:Complex regional anatomy of the head and neck detailed with drawings, intraoperative photos and radiologic imagesOnline access to videos in which authors walk readers through the anatomy of the face, head and neckCovers the latest anatomical topics, including arterial supply of the facial skin and sensory nerves of the head and neckThis excellent anatomical reference will be read cover to cover by young plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists, as well as residents in these specialties. More experienced surgeons will refer to it whenever they need to learn about an unfamiliar area of the head and neck. Read more

An accidental bump to the side of his head was all it took for Mark Knoblauch’s world to start spinning . . . literally. What followed were months of confusion, frustration, and a bit of annoyance as to why a rapid onset of vertigo would set in anytime he looked upward. Eventually, he found his answer. It turns out he was feeling the effects of the most common vestibular disorder out there – BPPV. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a condition that triggers vertigo when the head is placed in a particular position. With BPPV, however, the vertigo ceases once the head is repositioned. Despite its sometimes forceful symptoms, the underlying cause of BPPV is relatively minor and can typically be fixed with a quick visit to a medical professional’s office. Because of his own experience with BPPV, Mark wrote Understanding BPPV so that everyone affected by this condition can have a quality resource guide detailing just what BPPV is, how it occurs, and how it is treated. Particular attention is focused on the intricate anatomy of the ear, as well as how this anatomy is involved in generating the symptoms associated with BPPV. Mark also outlnes the latest research into BPPV and provides an overview of the various diagnostic tests and treatments used to help BPPV patients in many cases get back to a vertigo-free life. Read more

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For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. ENT Secrets, 5th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time – succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Coverage includes the full range of topics in otolaryngology, from basic science to obstructive sleep apnea to the aging neck and face. New chapters cover pharyngitis and laryngitis, evaluation of hearing, hearing loss and ototoxicity, and cochlear implants. Fully revised and updated, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from global leaders in the field – all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. Read more

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Cummings Review of Otolaryngology, 2nd Edition, offers a unique, effective review of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology—perfect for in-service exams, the ABO oral and written boards, and the recertification exam. More than simply a summary of essential information in otolaryngology, this practical review tool provides a logical, systematic approach that can be applied to any oral exam format or to address any clinical situation; once these lists are reviewed and memorized, you’ll have a wealth of knowledge that can be instinctively accessed and effectively used in any clinical or examination scenario.Covers the most essential clinical information—such as differential diagnosis, clinical algorithms, and treatment options—in an easy-to-remember, list format, helping you quickly respond to questions in a clinical and testing situation, teach other residents and medical students, or assist in patient management. Features expanded information on pathology and audiology, and fully updated, evidence-based content throughout. Promotes efficient, immediate recall of material through a uniquely organized format, encouraging a way of thinking that is central to success on oral boards, on clinical rotations, and in patient care. Helps you answer questions such as: What questions do I need to ask in the history? What findings am I looking for on physical exam? What is the differential diagnosis? What are the critical findings on radiology and pathology studies? What are the treatment options? How do I perform this? and more, giving you a wealth of knowledge that can be accessed and used in any clinical or exam scenario. Includes practical sections on how to achieve success on the oral exam, as well as the most important pathology and radiology slides for in-service and board examinations. Contains hard-to-find review coverage of sleep medicine, allergy, and dental/oral surgery. Ideal for study and review prior to clinical rounds with the attending surgeon, a complex surgical case, a mock oral board examination, or the American Board of Otolaryngology examinations.  Read more

This textbook is designed to deliver a comprehensive up-to-date review of all aspects of recurrent laryngeal nerve and superior laryngeal nerve anatomy including surgically important anatomy, key strategic surgical maneuvers, state-of-the-art neural monitoring, preservation of recurrent and superior laryngeal nerves during thyroidectomy and surgical management. Presently, there is no other single book available, that includes all of these surgically important topics explicitly and in-depth.  The book is visually oriented with color illustrations and  photomicrographs embracing all aspects of recurrent laryngeal nerve anatomy including branching patterns, relationship of the nerve and the inferior thyroid artery and the non-recurrent recurrent laryngeal nerve. A new classification system for recurrent laryngeal nerve anatomy is proposed.  Intraoperative neural monitoring of the nerves is also covered in detail along with new horizons and encompass a practical approach to neural monitoring right from set up, actual monitoring and clinical relevance and usefulness of the monitoring data in making surgical decisions.  The current status of the field is summarized and  placed in context with optimal surgical management of these nerves. All chapters are written by world class US and International experts in anatomy, surgery and nerve monitoring.       The Recurrent and Superior Laryngeal Nerves will be of great value to Otolaryngologists and General Surgeons, Endocrine Surgeons, Fellows in Endocrine, Head and Neck Surgery, General Surgery and Otolaryngology residents.                   Read more

The ultimate guide to aesthetic surgery from world famous aesthetic surgeon Foad NahaiThe Art of Aesthetic Surgery, Principles and Techniques, Third Edition by internationally revered aesthetic surgeon Foad Nahai, five distinguished co-editors, and more than 100 new contributors is an encyclopedic, three-volume masterwork. Considered the quintessential resource on cosmetic surgery since its inception, the new edition features an e-book and access to online videos for the first time. The updated text and videos reflect significant and numerous exciting developments in aesthetic medicine and surgery.An impressive group of renowned global experts contribute valuable insights, pearls, and considerable expertise. Twenty new chapters feature a wealth of diverse state-of-the-art topics, while other chapters have been updated and greatly expanded. New areas of focus include practice management, volume enhancement in periorbital and facial rejuvenation, minimally invasive neck techniques, and body contouring procedures such as umbilicoplasty. Patient safety is prominent, with a major chapter on safety considerations in aesthetic surgery, as well as discussion of complications in different anatomic regions.Key HighlightsA state-of-the-art review of facial aesthetic surgery, with detailed coverage of all the key techniques needed to achieve facial rejuvenationThe latest primary and revision breast surgery techniques for augmentation, reduction, mastopexy, fat grafting, and asymmetry managementSignificant new chapters on minimally invasive treatments reflect enormous changes in this field since the last editionThe addition of two new dedicated sections on genital rejuvenation and gender affirming surgeryAbout 6,000 beautiful illustrations enhance understanding of state-of-the-art approachesAn expanded video library featuring 14 new clips and the addition of pre- and post-op patient images provides expert procedural guidanceThis quintessential resource provides trainees and experienced practitioners with a solid foundation for learning basic principles and techniques in aesthetic surgery, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes, developing innovations, and advancing the specialty. Read more