The parotid gland is one of several salivary glands in the human body. This gland is responsible for the bulk of salivary production within the body. Saliva, also known as spit, is a mixture of mucus, digestive enzymes and water. This thick, slightly slimy mixture coats the inside of the mouth, the tongue, the throat […]
Sialolithiasis
Sialolithiasis is a term used to describe stones which form in the salivary glands. The overwhelming majority of stones are found in the submandibular salivary gland, which lies near the angle of the jaw. Stones are much more likely to form in the submandibular gland because there is a greater concentration of calcium in the […]
Acid Reflux Diet
Acid Reflux Diet – Dietary changes to help ease acid reflux symptoms Follow a Reflux Diet to Reduce Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Reflux, also known as heartburn or indigestion, can cause a number of ear, nose and throat disorders including difficulty swallowing, chronic coughing, hoarse voice, wheezing, and even choking. If you are experiencing […]
What is Bells palsy?
What is Bells palsy? Bell’s palsy is named for Sir Charles Bell, a 19th century Scottish surgeon who was the first to describe the condition. The disorder, which is not related to stroke, is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Generally, Bell’s palsy affects only one of the paired facial nerves and one side […]
Salivary Gland Problems – Submandibular Gland
Submandibular Gland Diagnosis and gland-preserving minimally invasive therapy for wharton’s duct stenoses Michael Koch MD, Heinrich Iro MD, Julian Künzel MD, Georgios Psychogios MD, Alessandro Bozzato MD, Johannes Zenk MD, Laryngoscope, Article first published online: 9 DEC 2011 Objectives/Hypothesis: The management of stenoses of Wharton’s duct has so far been little investigated or systematized. The development […]
Parotid Gland Surgery
The parotid gland is a primarily serous salivary gland that is located high in the neck in front of the ear – extending towards the cheek. The facial nerve branches pass through the parotid gland and supply the muscles of facial expression, as well as to the postauricular muscles, the posterior belly of the digastric muscle, […]
