Spokane Valley ENT offers diagnosis and treatment for infants and older children with tongue-tie. Depending on its severity, tongue-tie may be corrected with a simple surgical procedure called a frenulectomy, in which the restrictive strip of tissue under the tongue is removed.
Head and neck cancer can affect the lips, mouth, tongue, nose, pharynx, larynx and other surrounding areas. Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that originate from the cells in the mucosal lining of these regions.
The thyroid is a hormonal gland that controls the body’s metabolism, makes proteins, and affects the body’s sensitivity to other hormones. It is located in the neck below the thyroid cartilage, also known as the Adam’s apple in men.
Chronic difficulties in swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, is often a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus that could be caused by a number of disorders, including gastroesophageal (GERD) reflux, esophagitis, diverticula, tumors or many other conditions.
Spokane Valley ENT offers surgical and non-surgical relief from issues with tonsils and adenoids. Tonsils and adenoids are tissues on the side of the throat and back of the nose that are prone to infection, especially in children. Enlarged tonsils and adenoids can also make it difficult to breathe or swallow.
