Fact Sheets

Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction (R-CPD/No Burp Syndrome)
A rare condition in which people are unable to burp, resulting in abdominal bloating, gurgling sounds, and excessive flatulence.
Laryngeal Surgery
Laryngeal surgeries are surgical procedures used to treat voice and swallowing disorders. Learn more about these procedures.
Surgeries for Upper Aero-Digestive Tract
Surgeries for upper aero-digestive tract are procedures to treat problems that affect such functions as breathing, speaking, and swallowing. Learn more about these procedures.
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a procedure that makes an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into the windpipe. Learn about this procedure.
Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
Throat Cancer
Throat cancer is a cancer found in the pharynx or larynx, linked to tobacco and/or alcohol use, and certain viruses. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a hearing problem characterized by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. Learn about causes and treatment.
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
Also known as a middle ear infection, otitis media is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the middle ear due to infection.
Blepharospasm
A benign nervous condition in which the eyelids spasm uncontrollably.
Botox and Soft Tissue Fillers
Botox and fillers are cosmetic injectables that can relax or fill in fine lines and wrinkles. Learn more about this treatment.