Submandibular Gland
SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND This is one of the salivary glands that is situated under your jaw. Approximately 60% of the lumps in the submandibular gland are benign (not cancerous) and the…
Hoarse Voice
HOARSE VOICE Hoarseness (hoarse voice) is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or there may be changes in volume…
Parotid Gland
PAROTID GLAND This is the gland that is affected by Mumps. Lumps (tumors) in the parotid gland are common and are seen in all age groups. They are the result…
Head & Neck Cancer
HEAD & NECK CANCER We specialize in the diagnosis and management of head and neck cancers. As many as 90 percent of head and neck cancers arise after prolonged exposure…
Adenoids
ADENOIDS What are the adenoids? Adenoids are small glands in the throat at the back of the nose. They are there to fight germs in younger children. We believe that…
Facial Skin Cancer
FACIAL SKIN CANCER The most common head and neck cancer is facial skin cancer in the form of basal cell cancer. Fortunately, this is rarely a major problem if treated…
Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
DYSPHAGIA Dysphagia is the medical term for a swallowing disorder, meaning you have difficulty or pain when swallowing. If Dysphagia is present for any length of time or if it…
Sinusitis & Sinus Surgery
SINUSITIS & SINUS SURGERY About the sinuses The sinuses are a combination of large and small air pockets in the face. They are connected to the inside of the nose…
Nasal Congestion
NASAL CONGESTION Nasal congestion, or a ‘stuffy’, ‘blocked’ or ‘bunged up’ nose, is one of the most common conditions often associated with colds, allergies or sinus problems. It is caused…
Nasal Allergy Symptoms
NASAL ALLERGY SYMPTOMS The term rhinitis refers to an inflammatory response of the lining of the membrane of the nose. There are numerous causes of rhinitis and allergic rhinitis is…