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• posted: Jul. 26, 2021
• Tonsillitis

There are many reasons you could be dealing with a sore throat, and an infection of the tonsils could be one of them. This infection is better known as tonsillitis, Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2021
• Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are benign growths that develop within the lining of the nasal cavities. There are many reasons why someone may develop polyps, from chronic inflammation to allergies. It is Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2021
• Perforated Eardrum,  Ruptured Eardrum

A perforated or ruptured eardrum occurs when a hole or tear develops in this flap of skin in the ear. Since a perforated eardrum can lead to hearing loss or Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2021
• Itchy Ear,  Otomycosis,  Fungal Ear Infection

If you are someone who swims regularly or lives in a warm climate, then you may be at an increased risk for developing a fungal infection in the ear that’s Read More

• posted: May 26, 2021
• Hearing Loss,  Hearing Aids

You used to love going out to dinner with your friends but now you find that it’s tough to follow their conversations. You often resort to reading lips and you Read More

• posted: May 11, 2021
• Sinus Pain

Dealing with sinus pain and pressure? During certain times of the year, our otolaryngologist hears more and more people complaining about sinus infections. If you are currently battling with sinus Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2021
• Swimmer's Ear

If you or your child loves to swim, then at some point you or they may develop Swimmer’s ear, an outer ear infection that can lead to itching, redness, and Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2021
• Vertigo

As kids, most of us loved putting out our arms and spinning and spinning until we fell dizzy. Of course, experiencing a spinning world around us when we are planted Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2021
• Ear Piercing

Between 80-90 percent of American women have their ears pierced, and men are also joining the ear-piercing ranks. Body modifications have been trendy for centuries, first discovered in Otzi, the Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2021
• Postnasal Drip

We’ve all experienced it: that nasty feeling when mucus drains down your throat. This problem is known as postnasal drip and it can also kick-up a variety of other unpleasant Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2021
• Nosebleeds

The nose is lined with blood vessels. When one or more blood vessels have been injured, this results in a nosebleed. While a gushing nosebleed—especially when it comes out of Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2021
• Sore Throat

Sore throats are incredibly common. In fact, most of us will deal with at least one, if not more, during our lifetime. From scream-singing your way through a concert to Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2021
• Sinus Surgery,  Septoplasty,  Balloon Sinuplasty,  Rhinoplasty,  Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Dealing with chronic sinus issues can make day-to-day life difficult. The blocked nasal passages, trouble sleeping, chronic snoring, and more. Usually, an ENT doctor will prescribe medications and other conservative Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2021
• Earwax Impaction,  Impacted Earwax

Dealing with a buildup of earwax? Find out how earwax impaction can affect your hearing. Earwax is important for the health of the ear, as it helps trap bacteria and other Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2020
• Earwax

Did you know that your ears are self-cleaning? So, if you find yourself reaching for that cotton swab in your bathroom tonight you might want to put it down. Your Read More

• posted: Dec. 09, 2020
• Dry Mouth

Feeling like your mouth is as dry as the Sahara? While dry mouth is fairly common if this is a problem you are dealing with regularly then you may be Read More