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How Are Ear Tubes Removed (And Do They Get Stuck?)
f your child has been plagued with constant ear infection, one of our ear, nose and throat doctors may have suggested ear tube placement. Through this procedure, a small pressure equalization (PE) tube is inserted into…
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The Five Most Common Speech Disorders in Adults
Communication is a gift we take for granted. It’s easy to forget how effortless it is for many of us to speak with confidence to friends, coworkers or even family members. There are few things…
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A Hole in Your Nose? We Answer Questions About Septal Perforation
If you’ve experienced consistent whistling every time you breathe through your nose, you may have a perforated septum. This occurs when a trauma, accident or injury creates a hole in the bone separating your nose…
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Can Hearing Aids Treat Tinnitus?
t’s not unusual to occasionally experience a ringing in your ears, especially after being exposed to a loud noise or during a bad ear infection. While the noise is irritating and inconvenient, it eventually subsides. …
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Which Patients Benefit the Most From Balloon Sinuplasty?
Sinuplasty has proven itself to be a very effective treatment for those dealing with chronic rhinosinusitis. Through this minimally invasive procedure, a tiny balloon is inserted into the blocked sinus cavity, inflated, deflated and then removed.…
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When Is Throat Surgery Needed?
Throat surgery treats a wide variety of conditions, from life-threatening cancers to chronic sore throats and breathing difficulties. Because throat surgery may be an option for many types of diseases, we’ve compiled some of the…
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Five Things You Must Know About Fungal Sinusitis
The earth is full of millions of different fungal species—you expose yourself to them every time you take a breath! They live in soil, plants, trees, indoors and even on human skin. Thankfully, most of…
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Do You Have a Spouse Who Snores? Resolve to Get More Sleep in the New Year
The New Year brings many resolutions and hopes for a healthier 2018. Some of the most common ones we’ve heard all too often: the dedication to lose weight, to eat better and to finally take…
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What Causes Your Eardrum to Rupture?
A ruptured eardrum is a painful condition that can seriously damage your hearing, make your ear more susceptible to infection, or cause long-term vertigo and dizziness. How does your eardrum work? A healthy eardrum is a vital…
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Do You Feel a Mass in Your Neck? Be Prepared to Answer These Questions at Your Doctor Appointment
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, an estimated 49,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer, which affects the back of the mouth or the throat. Sadly, of those newly diagnosed, only 57 percent will be…
