If you're receiving treatment at Duke for conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head, or neck, use the information here to continue your care experience.

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• Adenoidectomy Patient Information
  Learn what takes place during adenoidectomy surgery at Duke and find post-operative instructions.
  Feb. 19, 2010
• Appointment Instructions
  Learn what to expect when attending an ENT appointment at Duke.
  Feb. 19, 2010
• Balance Function Testing
  Learn about the comprehensive evaluation of your vestibular system.
  Dec. 9, 2009
• Cholesteatoma
  A cholesteatoma is a benign growth of skin in an abnormal location such as the middle ear or base of skull. Duke surgeons have extensive experience with management of cholesteatoma and related ear problems.
  Feb. 15, 2010
• Chronic Ear Infections
  Chronic ear infections are a source of pain and frustration for many people. Duke otolaryngologists are experts at treating chronic ear infection in children and adults.
  Feb. 15, 2010
• Cochlear Implant Patient Information
  Cochlear implants are small devices that can help individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss hear the world around them.
  Nov. 5, 2010
• Conductive Hearing Loss
  Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not transmitted efficiently through the ear canal and mididle ear to the inner ear. Learn how Duke otolaryngologists evaluate and treat this condition.
  Feb. 15, 2010
• ENT Preoperative Instructions
  These are general instructions if you are planning to undergo ear, nose, throat, head, or neck surgery.
  Mar. 8, 2007
• Hearing Problems Related to Trauma
  Head trauma can sometimes result in significant hearing loss. Our otolaryngologists are specially trained to treat hearing loss that results from traumatic injury.
  Feb. 15, 2010
• Major Head and Neck Surgery Instructions
  Learn what takes place during head and neck surgery at Duke and find post-operative instructions.
  Mar. 8, 2007
• Otosclerosis
  Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle of the ear that causes hearing loss. Treatment may involve either hearing aide use or surgery.
  Feb. 15, 2010
• Placement of Ear Tubes
  Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes in children, also known as myringotomy and tympanostomy tube placement.
  Feb. 19, 2010
• Sensorineural Hearing Loss
  Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the brain pathways that process sound. Our doctors have expertise and equipment to treat these
  Feb. 15, 2010
• Septoplasty for Deviated Septum Instructions
  A septoplasty is performed to straighten a deviated septum. Find more information about this procedure and get post-operative instructions as well.
  Mar. 8, 2007
• Sinus Surgery Instructions
  Learn what takes place during a sinus surgery at Duke and find post-operative instructions.
  Mar. 8, 2007
• Thyroidectomy Surgery Instructions
  Learn what takes place during thyroidectomy surgery at Duke and find post-operative instructions.
  Mar. 8, 2007
• Tonsillectomy Surgery Instructions
  Learn what takes place during tonsillectomy surgery at Duke and find post-operative instructions.
  Mar. 8, 2007
• Turbinectomy (Turbinate Reduction) Surgery Instructions
  Learn what takes place during turbinectomy (turbinate reduction) surgery at Duke and find post-operative instructions.
  Mar. 8, 2007
• Tympanic Membrane Perforations
  Tympanic membrane perforations can cause infections, hearing loss, or other serious problems. Duke specialists have the expertise and tools needed to treat this condition.
  Feb. 15, 2010
• What Are Tonsils and Adenoids?
  Learn about tonsils and adenoids and why some children need to have them removed.
  Feb. 19, 2010