Patient Education

At Drs. Hauck, Bianchi, and Driscoll, PA, we believe strongly in educating our patients, so that they can participate actively in their care, and make informed decisions about their treatments. During your visit, we will often provide you with written materials about your problem. We recognize that you may also want to take advantages of the resources available to you on the Internet to read more widely about specific problems in the area of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Sifting the vast amounts of material available online, you may find it difficult to know which information you can trust. To this end, we have provided you with some links to well-respected authorities and patient resources in this area.

Please read our disclaimer before reviewing this information. Any information provided on these Web sites should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a consultation with our practice. If you have a medical problem, contact us for diagnosis and treatment.

Links:

• American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery http://www.audiology.org/aboutaudiology/consumered/guides/ Information about a wide variety of general ear, nose, and throat topics provided for patients by the Academy.
  
  
• American Rhinologic Society
  http://www.american-rhinologic.org/patientinfo.phtml Information for patients about the nose and sinuses, provided by the subspecialty organization devoted to diseases of the nose and sinuses.
  
  
• Vestibular Disorders Association
  http://vestibular.org Excellent patient advocacy organization devoted to problems of balance and dizziness caused by inner ear diseases.
  
  
• American Tinnitus Association
  http://www.ata.org Excellent patient advocacy organization for people with tinnitus, or ringing in the ear.
  
  
• National Cancer Institute – Thyroid Cancer
  http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/thyroid Information about thyroid cancer from the NCI.
  
  
• National Cancer Institute - Head and Neck Cancer
  http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/head-and-neck Information about head and neck cancer from the NCI .
  
  
• American Cancer Society
  http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
  
  
• National Library of Medicine
  http://medlineplus.gov
  
  
• Laryngectomee Club of Montgomery County http://www.larynxlink.com/Clubs/Club_Pages/LCMC_1.htm
  The Laryngectomee Club of Montgomery County is a support group for people who have lost, or will lose, their natural voice due to surgery because of cancer and/or other causes. They provide support and excellent practical resources for achieving voice rehabilitation.
  
  
• American Academy of Audiology
  http://www.audiology.org/consumer Information about tinnitus, hearing loss, and aural rehabilitation.
  
  
• Meniere’s Disease Information Center
  http://www.menieresinfo.com Comprehensive patient information site devoted to all aspects of Meniere’s Disease.
  
  
• Hydro Med
  http://www.hydromedonline.com/  Company started by an otolaryngologist selling pulsatile irrigation system for the nose and throat.
  
  
• Ponaris
  http://www.ponaris.net/  Nasal emollient for nasal dryness composed of botanical oils.

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Any information provided on this Web site should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a consultation with a physician. If you have a medical problem, contact your local physician for diagnosis and treatment.