URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Many disorders of the ear, nose, and throat require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. Hearing Disorders Balance Disorders Smell and Taste Disorders (Chemosensory Disorders) Speech and Voice Disorders Language Disorders Vocal Cord Disorders Other Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Laryngeal Cancer (Cancer of the Larynx)