Hearing Loss
About 85% of US adults with hearing loss have unmet hearing needs, creating significant individual and population effects on chronic conditions, socioeconomics, and quality of life. This article reviews the…
Pharyngitis
While pharyngitis is a common primary care complaint, evidence reveals that this diagnosis is an area where antibiotic therapy is frequently misused. Appropriate diagnosis and management of pharyngitis is crucial…
Rhinitis in Primary Care
Rhinitis affects a significant portion of the world population and increases the cost of health care by billions of dollars in treatment costs and missed days of work. Allergic rhinitis…
Tonsillitis
Acute tonsillitis is a common illness that affects patients of all ages but the risk of complication increases with the young. Tonsillitis commonly presents with a sore throat and difficulty…
Vestibular Disorders
The term vestibular disorder (VD) means the condition is related to vestibular structure (peripheral and central) or its mechanism. On the other hand, vestibular symptoms or dysfunctions are broader terminologies…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common and underdiagnosed condition across the world. It affects both pediatric and adult populations in unique but important ways. Long-term health risks associated…
