Ear, Nose and Throat
Read about the range of care provided by Duke otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat or ENT doctors. Learn how their care has helped men and women manage a wide variety of conditions.
Cochlear Implant Restores Woman’s Joy in Communicating
A cochlear implant restored hearing for Nellie Murphy, who had suffered hearing loss for decades. Watch the video to see doctors turn on Murphy's hearing impla ...
Sharp Diagnosis Gives Durham Vet His Voice Back
It seemed like laryngitis at first. But after weeks of trouble talking and breathing, a local veterinarian got the diagnosis—vocal cord paralysis—and treatment ...
Complex Neck Surgery for Medullary Thyroid Cancer Restores Health and Hope
Pope “Mac” McCorkle thought his severe bouts of diarrhea were a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome, but soon learned it signaled medullary thyroid cancer. Aft ...
Living a Normal Life with Tinnitus
Tinnitus tormented Debbie Bowe, but neither her family doctor, nor her ear, nose, and throat specialists (ENTs) could help. A customized treatment plan develop ...
Hearing Again with a Cochlear Implant
John Mangieri of Charlotte wanted a cochlear implant to improve his severe hearing loss and his quality of life. He chose Duke because “you want a good physici ...
Talking Again After Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment
After months of not knowing why she had so much trouble speaking, Kristin Murphy of Raleigh was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, which is treated with Botox ...
Singing Soprano Again After Vocal Cord Injury
Voice therapy helped Madilyn Smith hit the high notes again after a vocal cord injury left her hoarse and unable to sing.
Treating Skull Base Tumors
Duke Health has the experience and advanced technology to treat hard-to-reach skull base tumors.
Relief from Balance Disorders
Experts in Duke's vestibular disorders clinic treat children and adults suffering from dizziness, vertigo, poor balance, and other inner-ear conditions.