Acoustic Neuroma- Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
What is Acoustic Neuroma? Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a benign brain tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which influences balance and hearing. Like many benign tumors, acoustic neuroma typically grows slowly and has a border that can be seen clearly on CT or MRI brain scans. Once diagnosed, an ear,…
How Does A Cochlear Implant Work?
Before understanding how a cochlear implant works, you must first understand what a cochlear implant is. Contrary to popular belief, a cochlear implant is not a hearing aid that amplifies sound for people who are hard of hearing. This unique device is surgically implanted into the ear to help those who are profoundly deaf or…
What To Expect During A Thyroidectomy
Located at the base of the neck, the thyroid is a complex gland that has numerous functions including producing hormones, regulating the metabolism, controlling body temperature, and maintaining a person’s heart rate. Thyroid hormones are vitally important, and if the thyroid gland produces too little or too many hormones, many negative health consequences can ensue….
How To Treat Swimmer’s Ear
Although swimmer’s ear develops most commonly after swimming and other water activities, it may also develop from cotton swabs, unwashed hands and fingers, or foreign objects being inserted into the ear. Also known as acute external otitis or otitis externa, swimmer’s ear occurs when a bacteria, commonly found in water or soil, enters the ear…
When Should I See An Ear, Nose, And Throat (ENT) Doctor?
Otolaryngology is a unique field of medicine that handles a number of disorders affecting the ear, nose, and throat region. Of course, most people are familiar with the relatively common ENT ailments such as ear infections, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), sleep apnea, and TMJ pain, but ENT doctors treat so many other conditions as…
What Is An Audiologist?
Audiologists are specially trained health care professionals who diagnose, manage, and treat problems specific to one’s ears, most commonly, hearing and balance issues. An audiologist has received either their Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.), or their Master’s degree in Audiology from an accredited, university-based graduate program. Individuals with the following conditions may require the medical advice…
Welcome To AOC Physicians!
We’d like to officially welcome you to AOC Physicians, the Valley’s leading otolaryngology clinic! Our highly credentialed physicians specialize in a number of services for the ears, nose, throat, and sinuses. We also cover a full spectrum of subspecialties within ENT care, including but not limited to: With five clinics conveniently located across the Valley in…