The internet has become one of the primary ways that people locate health-related information. The problem is: can you trust what you read online? How do you know if you are reading solid, credible medical advice or hearsay?
Many medical society websites have tackled that problem by posting reliable medical information in terms laypeople can understand. You don’t need a medical degree to interpret what you read. My professional society, the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, has posted health information on a variety of areas related to the focus of this specialty. While my primary interest is treating ear conditions, you can find reliable content on the throat, nose and mouth, pediatric conditions and more.
Here is just one example of the excellent fact sheets you can find on this website. It covers one of the most common conditions I see, earaches in children:
http://www.aao-hns.org/HealthInformation/earHealthGlossary.cfm
Don’t forget to check out all the great health information resources on the AAO-HNS website at: http://www.aao-hns.org/HealthInformation