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…
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Why Treating Your Allergies Is Important
Allergies are a problem for many people. Various things can trigger an allergy attack, such as pollen, food, medication, and insect stings. Given that allergies are something that most people experience, there’s a tendency for people to ignore this condition. What happens if you just let it be and leave it untreated? Let’s explore why…
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Sleep apnea causes you to wake up gasping for air periodically through the night every night. Because it interrupts your sleep, you might feel tired during the day, even if you think you slept through the night. You may not even realize you have this problem until someone else tells you that you wake up…
Ear Infection in Adults: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and More
Ear infections occur frequently in children, and they are easily treated and usually go away fairly quickly. However, an ear infection in an adult is generally more serious as compared to those in children, as it can impair hearing on a permanent basis if the infection is severe and is left untreated. With an ear…
Vertigo and Balance Disorders
A person who is experiencing vertigo gets the sensation of their surroundings spinning around them. It is more than just feeling dizzy, as your surroundings seem to be whirling rather than just giving the feeling of being off-balance. Vertigo often originates in the inner ear, when tiny calcium crystals are shifted out of place and…
Dysphagia – Diagnosis and Treatment
If you have difficulty swallowing or frequently, cough or gag when you eat, you might have an issue known as dysphagia. It may affect your weight or cause you to have a nutrient deficiency. Fortunately, when you reach out to Georgetown ENT, you can find the help you need to correct the problem. Dysphagia is…
Chronic Sinusitis – Can My ENT Help Me?
Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, which can lead to pain and pressure in the head and face. Although sinusitis usually gets better on its own within 2-3 weeks, in some cases, it can be an ongoing problem, known as chronic sinusitis. An ENT specialist can help to provide a number of effective treatments for chronic…
The 3 Cardinal Signs of Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition that affects the inner ear. It usually only affects one ear but can produce a number of unpleasant symptoms, including vertigo (dizziness) and hearing loss, which can have a significant impact on overall quality of life. The exact cause of Meniere’s disease is not fully understood, but it is…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—Why It’s So Important to Diagnose and Treat
Do you feel sleepy despite a full night’s sleep? Do you often find yourself waking up at night and gasping for air? These are some of the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic sleep problem. Weight, sex, and family health history are some of the factors that increase your risk of this condition. Learning…
What is Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sense of hearing enables us to communicate, work, and socialize. It also gives us awareness of our surroundings and allows us to detect potential dangers. A gradual loss of hearing in both ears is a natural part of aging for many over the age of 60, however, a rapid loss of hearing in people between…
