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There are many websites that contain educational materials about otolaryngology disorders. Here is a list of some very credible (and free) health information sites:

American Academy of Audiology
The world's largest professional audiology organization with hearing and balance information and resources.

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
The largest organization that represents ear, nose, and throat specialists, and its website has many resources including a section on patient education.

CancerNet
A service of the National Cancer Institute, a division of the NIH. This site has information about all types of cancer (including cancer of the head and neck), testing, treatment, clinical trials, and research. There are also resources for coping with cancer and for support of cancer patients.

Kids ENT
Information on diagnosis & treatment of children's ear, nose and throat problems.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
The division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that is "mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language." The site has information about specific health topics, clinical trials, and research news.

Tobacco Information & Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention website for tobacco education, statistics, tobacco prevention and cessation programs.