Adenoidectomy is an outpatient surgical procedure on the lymph tissue located at the back of the nose and throat. The adenoids act as bacterial and viral filters in children up to their teenage years. However, adenoids can cause chronic ear, nose and throat problems, including infection and throat obstruction in some children. If you or…
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Acute VS. Chronic Laryngitis: Knowing the Difference
You have “lost” your voice, barely able to speak above a whisper, and frankly, any amount of conversation hurts your throat. This problem is what ENT doctors call laryngitis, and it comes in two forms–acute or chronic. In this blog, you will learn the difference between the two forms of this common throat condition, as…
Technology and Tinnitus: Apps and Devices for Relief
Do your ears ring even without any other noises around? It’s probably tinnitus, a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes people to hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other noises in one or both ears. The noise can be constant or intermittent, and it can be mild or severe. For some people,…
Food Allergies in Children: Diagnosis, Management, and Allergy Prevention
Around 6% of children in the United States have food allergies. Food allergies are abnormal immune responses caused by a certain type of food. Its symptoms often present within minutes to an hour of ingesting food. Allergies can range from mild discomfort to life-threatening, depending on their severity. In children, food allergies are commonly caused by:…
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Tinnitus is a prevalent symptom among almost 50 million Americans, characterized by ringing, whistling, or other sounds in the ears. People with tinnitus can hear these sounds so softly that they go unnoticed most of the time or so loudly that they block out their environment’s sounds. Tinnitus can be a daily distraction and can disrupt…
Ear Drops for Infections: Types, Application, and Precautions
Are you aware that a typical ear infections might result in short-term hearing impairment? Such infections are prevalent and can impact individuals of every age, though they’re especially frequent in adolescents. Ensuring appropriate care for these infections is crucial to prevent severe issues and maintain optimal ear health. Could You Be Suffering From An Ear…
Types of Tinnitus: Exploring the Different Variations of Ear Ringing and Their Underlying Factors
It sounds like a ringing, buzzing sound in your ears. Doctors call it tinnitus, and you call it annoying and disruptive. If the noise continues for more than a few months, you should pursue treatment options with your ENT doctor. While there’s no cure for tinnitus, you can manage it and get real relief by…
Combination Therapies for Sleep Apnea: How Multiple Approaches Can Be Integrated for Better Results
Thousands of American adults and children have sleep apnea. With this chronic disorder, people repeatedly stop breathing during sleep, causing a decrease in oxygenation and sudden, gasping wakefulness. The health effects of sleep apnea are serious, and sleep medicine specialists have developed combination therapies that control or even eliminate this health problem. Here’s more on…
Adult Ear Infections: Causes, Symptoms and Appropriate Treatments
Have you heard of otitis media? It is the medical term for a middle ear infection. While middle ear infections are very common in young children, adults can develop this painful and potentially damaging problem, too. It can even cause long-term damange if it becomes chronic. Here’s what to know about adult ear infection symptoms,…
Food Allergy Management: Expert Advice on Diagnosing, Treating and Living with Food Allergies
About 20 million Americans have food allergies. If you have experienced puzzling physical symptoms and want to know if you are allergic to certain foods, it may be time to visit an experienced allergy specialist. This physician will diagnose and treat your symptoms and give you excellent advice on living well with this common immunological…
