During the recent cold weather snap and ensuing power and water problems experienced in the Texas winter storm, I had an interesting case. The patient was an elderly male with dementia due to stroke who had accidentally swallowed his upper partial denture. It was lodged in his throat and required an Otolaryngologist for removal. His […]
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How to Check Your Neck for Thyroid Conditions
Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, an important piece of your well-being is looking right back at you. Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front of your neck. It sits right above the collar bones and below your voice box. It regulates hormones that control the […]