Ears Conditions that impair ear function can be as minor as wax buildup or as serious as congenital deafness. This section contains valuable information about how to protect your hearing,how to recognize indications of hearing disorders. Throat Maladies of the throat can be a mere nuisance or a major ordeal. Tonsillitis,voice disorders,and even hoarseness all interfere with our ability to communicate. Many of these conditions can be improved or corrected Nose and Mouth Congestion,allergic rhinitis,a deviated septum,and mouth sores are just a few of the varied health problems that occur in this region of the body. Information about ways you can relieve symptoms at home and when you should see a Doctor Head and Neck Surgery Many surgical advances are being made in this area. Procedures such as tonsillectomy and facial plastic surgery are becoming less invasive,and new procedures are being developed to treat serious problems such as cleft palate etc. Early detection is critica l to preventing fatal outcomes. Cancers of the head and neck such as laryngeal cancer can be particularly aggressive. Signs of cancer of the head and neck include changes in the skin,pain,prolonged hoarseness,voice loss Children face many of the same health problems that adults do,however symptoms may show themselves differently and treatment methods that work well in adults may not be appropriate for children. Go to website to read more