Otology is a specialty dedicated to the care of the ears, which includes the hearing and balance systems. The specialist who practices Otology has completed a fiveâ or sixâyear residency in Otolaryngology, followed by one to two years of fellowship training in Otology.
The caffeine content of beverages containing chicory was determined using high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). A coffee/chicory mixture substitute contains 3.18 mg/fl oz of caffeine, whereas instant coffee contains 12.61 mg/fl oz of caffeine.
Chicory is a plant. Its roots and dried, above-ground parts are used to make medicine. Chicory is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, liver and gallbladder disorders, cancer, and rapid heartbeat. It is also used as a tonic, to increase urine production, to protect the liver, and to balance the stimulant effect of coffee.