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Charles D. Crigger, M.D.



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  Other Otolaryngology Topics

* Gerd and LPR:  Do you think you have GERD or LPR?  Find out more about these related disorders and how your otolaryngologist can help.  More...

* What is Bell's Palsy?:  Twitching, weakness, or paralysis of the face are symptoms of a disorder involving the facial nerve, not a disease in itself, and can result from infection, injury, or tumors.  More...

* What is TMJ?:  You use it hundreds of times every day: the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ), the joint where the the lower jaw joins the temporal bone of the skull on each side of your head.  More...

* Fever Blister & Canker Sores:  If you have been bothered by a sore in your mouth that made it painful to eat and talk, you are not alone. Many otherwise healthy people suffer from recurrent mouth sores.  More...

* Facial Sports injuries:  On the up side, sporting activities like basketball, soccer, and baseball are good exercise and are enjoyed by thousands of Americans. On the down side, they can result in a variety of injuries to the face.  More...

* Skin Cancer:  Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. There are several types of cancer that originate in the skin.  More...

* Smell & Taste Disorders:  Smell and taste problems can have a big impact on our lives. Because these senses contribute substantially to our enjoyment of life, our desire to eat, and be social, smell and taste disorders can be serious.  More...