Arizona Otolaryngology Consultants (AOC) was established in 1997 and has selected physicians with the highest level of training and expertise in ENT care and ENT subspecialty care. 

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September 28, 2016

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According to Brazilian researchers, people who suffer from tinnitus may find relief from the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin is a powerful hormone often known as the “cuddle” or “love” hormone because it encourages social interactions and bonding. In this blog, the physicians at AOC explain results from the study... Read More
September 22, 2016

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Cauliflower ear is a condition caused by a blunt trauma or injury; this ear deformity is common in boxing and wrestling. When this injury occurs, blood and oxygen can’t reach the tissue in the ear, further damaging the auricle (cartilage part of the ear covered by skin). In this blog, the physicians at AOC... Read More
September 14, 2016

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According to a study from researchers in Southern California, the noise level in nightclubs may increase a person’s risk of noise-induced hearing loss. The study found the average continuous level of noise in nightclubs is at least 91.2 dBA, which can cause serious health concerns. The physicians at AOC want... Read More
September 7, 2016

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Sialolithiasis is a condition that causes calcified masses, also called sialolith, to form within a salivary gland. These stones block your salivary ducts, which cause your saliva to build up, making your salivary glands swell. The physicians at AOC explain what causes sialolithiasis and how this condition... Read More
September 1, 2016

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A chordoma is a rare, cancerous tumor that develops anywhere in the spine, from the base of the skull to the tailbone. This type of cancer falls under a family of cancers called sarcomas, and it can develop slowly, eventually spreading to surrounding bone and soft tissue. In this blog, the physicians at AOC... Read More
August 26, 2016

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Losing your sense of smell, either partially or completely, can be troublesome if you don’t know the cause. Although rare, the complete loss of smell (anosmia) may be a symptom of a serious condition that requires medical attention. The physicians at AOC are educating patients about the possible causes of... Read More