Tonsils and adenoids are small structures important to the body’s immune system, particularly in children. However, sometimes, children and adults can experience tonsil and adenoid problems and require treatment from an ENT doctor. The most common procedure done to treat tonsil problems is called a tonsillectomy. The most common procedure done to treat adenoid problems…
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How Can an ENT Specialist Correct My Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is one of the most distressing things that can happen to a person. There are over 100 possible causes of hearing loss. These include aging, infections, disease, and regular exposure to loud sounds. If you’ve recently noticed a decline in your ability to perceive sound, you will benefit from the expertise of an…
What Types of Vertigo Treatments Are Available?
Do you ever feel like the room is spinning or become very lightheaded? These spells might also be accompanied by wooziness and disorientation. If so, you may have a condition called vertigo. Vertigo causes a sensation that you are off balance and causes a variety of symptoms, such as the ones mentioned. Fortunately, the experts…
How Is Pediatric Sleep Apnea Treated?
As a parent, it’s concerning when your child wakes up through the night gasping for air. Your child may become irritable during the day, and sleep problems may even affect their schooling. Fortunately, Dr. Scott Franklin of Georgetown ENT can provide sleep apnea treatment, so your child doesn’t have to contend with all the unpleasantries…
How to Recover from a Recent Adenoidectomy Surgery
The adenoids comprise a small gland that is located in the back of your nasal area, and they are part of the immune system especially when we are very young. They work to protect your child against inhaled viruses and bacteria. As we get just a bit older, the adenoids shrink, and their immune purpose…
When Is It Necessary to See a Hearing Loss Specialist?
There are times when we all have difficulty hearing things, especially when in a noisy or crowded area. However, if you start losing your ability to hear even under normal circumstances, you may need to have a hearing evaluation. Let’s talk about how to determine when you need to see a hearing loss specialist for…
When to See a Sleep Specialist
Ideally, people fall asleep easily and wake up refreshed and energized. However, the reality is that many people are sleep-deprived, and some of us have a sleep disorder that warrants medical attention so it can be corrected. The main organ that needs a quality sleep in order to fully function properly is the brain. Although…
It May Not Be a Simple Cold Sore If It’s Not Going Away
Are Your Ears Still Ringing? This Could Explain Why
You rely on your hearing to do everything from watching movies to listening to music and from engaging with people at work to spending time with loved ones. When your hearing is impacted because of ringing in your ears, or tinnitus, it can impact every activity you participate in. Fortunately, tinnitus can be diagnosed and…
Which Hearing Aid is Right for Me?
Loss of hearing can have a detrimental effect on your quality of life, so if you think you are experiencing it, you should get yourself checked out by an ears, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor right away. ENT doctors, like Dr. Scott W. Franklin of Georgetown ENT, can help you by performing hearing and balance tests…
