Should You Have Your Tonsils Removed?
Tonsillectomies are among the most commonly performed operations in the U.S.—but aren’t necessary for every tonsil infection.
Category: Ear, Nose, and Throat Health
Should You Use a Neti Pot or Another Type of Nasal Irrigation?
If you are suffering from sinus or nasal symptoms, a saline wash might bring relief.
Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Many people benefit from CPAP therapy, but some require surgery.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Head and Neck Surgery, Health, Sleep, Surgery
A Mother’s Quest to Help Her Son Hear
Clinical Trials, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Health, Hearing, Patient Stories, UNC Children's
What Does an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor Do?
Called otolaryngologists, these specialized physicians treat a wide range of conditions.
Understanding Swimmer’s Ear
This common infection causes pain and itching—and can happen without a dip in the pool.
Mucus, Our Body’s Silent Defender
Mucus is something you don’t usually think about until you get sick. But it’s always there, trying to help you stay well.
A Surgical Solution for Degenerative Disease in the Neck
Total disc arthroplasty can help alleviate spinal cord issues and the resulting pain.
Patient at UNC Hospitals is first in U.S. to receive newly approved...
Dr. Harold Pillsbury performed the surgery to implant a newly FDA-approved device that enables wearers to have MRI scans when needed. This was not possible with earlier cochlear implant models.
War vet receives his hearing back
Dr. Oliver Adunka, an ENT surgeon at UNC Health Care, was able to get Dac Carpenter into a clinical trial that installed a sound bridge in one ear. That allows Dac to hear just like he did before he was injured.