by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Sep 22, 2022 | ENT: Throat
Button batteries go in a lot of things – wristwatches, hearing aids, cameras, and calculators. But the one place they should never go is in the hands of little children. This is because things that get into the hands of little children often find their way into the...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jul 27, 2022 | General
The thyroid is a little, butterfly-shaped (sort of) gland located at the front of the throat toward the base of the neck. However, for such a small gland, problems with the thyroid can really upset the rest of the body. The Butterfly Effect The thyroid is responsible...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Mar 29, 2022 | Tonsils
The tonsils are those two lumps at the back of your upper throat. Made of lymphatic tissue, they’re involved in the immune system. Nearby are your adenoids, located just behind the nasal passages, which are also made of the same lymphatic tissue. The adenoids and...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jan 11, 2022 | Deviated Septum
The world we live in loves symmetry. Flowers that are ringed with petals of the same size are prettier than flowers with half their petals missing. Having two front teeth perfectly centered when you smile is considered more attractive than if they were shifted off to...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Oct 20, 2021 | General
Music can do wondrous things. It can evoke emotions, stimulate the imagination, support concentration, and importantly, fill awkward silences in conversation. If you’ve ever relaxed after a rough day with some calming tunes, or found yourself a little...
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