If you have difficulty hearing or are concerned about perceived changes in your hearing and ability to understand speech, going to a hearing center may be helpful. A hearing center offers a variety of services, including hearing tests, to try to determine the cause of your problem and find the best solution for you. The…
ENT Doctor Georgetown TX
Meet Dr. Scott: Credible ENT of Georgetown, TX
Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors are medical professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat. These specialists are also sometimes referred to as otolaryngologists or otorhinolaryngologists. ENT doctors often work closely with other medical professionals, such as audiologists, speech therapists, and allergists to provide comprehensive care…
Adenoidectomy for Adults
Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove adenoids that are chronically infected or swollen. When enlarged, adenoids can affect the flow of oxygen in the upper airway, from the nose to the larynx. In adults, swollen adenoids can cause obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition that causes pauses in breathing during…
Your Guide To Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids, which is tissue that is located behind the nasal passage. This is a very common procedure performed on children who have an underdeveloped immune system. The adenoids are part of the lymphatic system, and they help prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the body. Should bacteria and viruses…
What Conditions Does a Sleep Medicine Doctor Treat?
Has counting sheep or sawing logs at night taken a toll on your daytime productivity? Don’t wait to seek treatment, as either of these can affect your overall quality of life or, worse, point to a potentially serious medical condition. It is in your best interest to consult a sleep medicine doctor, ideally an otolaryngologist…
How does a specialist check for hearing loss?
Is Adenoidectomy Surgery Permanent?
Adenoidectomy is a highly effective procedure for the relief of nasal obstruction, boasting a fairly high satisfaction rate of more than 75 percent. Even with the safety, benefits, and impressive success rate of adenoidectomy, however, you will still want to know about the likelihood of needing a repeat surgery in the future if your ENT…
How Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Sleep
Spring is here— the most beautiful time of year for many people. However, for those who have seasonal allergies, it is rather a time to brace themselves for not only the onslaught of symptoms but also for the sleepless nights. If you’re one of those whose seasonal allergies are keeping them from drifting off to…
Proper Ear Care for Better Hearing
Why Is It Important To Get Your Hearing Tested?
Your hearing, as with other things, changes as you age. A hearing test can help you find out how your hearing has changed over the years, and identify hearing loss and problems, so you can make important decisions about your health care. What is a Hearing Test? A hearing test is a type of screening…