On a typical summer day at the ENT office, a college student comes in after spending the weekend with friends at the beach. At first, her right ear felt itchy. Now, she can't hear very well out of it, and it feels strangely full. She is also experiencing significant pain when she tugs on her [...]
Unfortunately, thyroid conditions are one of the most common problems for both men and women in the United States. In fact, more than 20 million Americans - and more women than men - are affected by thyroid disease at some point in their life. Perhaps even more shockingly, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) estimates that [...]
In some people, a deviated septum does not cause any problems with breathing or congestion. However, many others experience varying symptoms that hinder their ability to go breathe and have a high quality of life. A deviated septum is a condition in which the nasal septum, which is the bone and cartilage that separate the [...]
There are many different ways to maintain healthy hearing and prevent hearing loss, some of which are as simple as a change in lifestyle or diet. From protecting your ears from dangerous levels of noise exposure to doing everything you can to keep ear infections at bay, it is important for you to take the [...]
Spring is right around the corner, which means allergy season for millions of Americans, unfortunately. Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is something people worldwide must deal with every single year. From the annoyance of an itchy nose, throat, ears, or eyes to sneezing, stuffiness, and a runny nose, the symptoms are undesirable, to say [...]
With winter in full swing, you undoubtedly know someone who has complained of a sore throat, or maybe you’ve had one yourself. There are many different causes of sore throats, from bacterial or viral infections to allergies and sinus infections. However, a sore throat may also be indicative of a much more serious infection or [...]
By the time your first allergy symptoms start to arise, you can figure out that you’ll have to go see a doctor. If it is a recurring symptom, you may know exactly what you need to do to alleviate the problem, but happens when it becomes more like a chore? Then you need to seek [...]
The diagnosis of hearing loss is often accompanied by questions and concerns regarding treatment. While there are types of hearing loss that may have a medical or surgical treatment path, there are hearing losses that require the use of hearing instruments or assistive listening devices to better address hearing needs. The purpose of a hearing [...]
Here it goes again. Your allergy symptoms have fired up. What are you going to do now? Most people would want some quick relief with over-the-counter medication, but those who are interested in long-term relief, they should think about allergy shots. Allergy shots promptly relieve allergic symptoms. The medical term describing this treatment is immunotherapy. In [...]
Modern medicine has come a long way. There was a time when allergy relief was provided through shots and a long list of other medications. Today scientists have come up with sublingual immunotherapy. Allergies are irritating and make day to day life miserable, and quick relief is exactly what everyone wants. Allergy drops are a [...]
