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What Is the Association Between Allergies and Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that presents as an itchy, scaly rash. Allergies are more wide-ranging. They are triggered by contact with allergens and present with symptoms as minor as a stuffy nose and…
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Medical Procedures To Help Relieve Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis is considered chronic when the swelling and inflammation in your lungs last three months or longer. While treatment options vary depending on the severity of the case, two effective options include balloon sinuplasty and…
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How To Prepare Your Child for an ENT Visit
An article published in the National Library of Medicine reports, “In the United States, tympanostomy tube (TT) insertion is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children under 15.” In most cases, TTs are inserted…
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Signs You Should See an ENT
ENT specialists diagnose and treat conditions of the ear, nose and throat. They are also referred to as otolaryngologists. Let’s take a look at a few of the common conditions they treat, as well as…
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What To Know About Sinus Infections in Children
Children come down with little bugs or illnesses all the time. Oftentimes, their symptoms resolve themselves in a few days. However, if your child has been dealing with nasal congestion, a runny nose and sinus…
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What Happens to Your Sinuses When You Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking is good for every aspect of your health, including your sinuses. Medical literature indicates that cigarette smoke, either directly from smoking or secondhand smoke, contributes to the development of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), which…
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Is My Earache Caused by a Cold or Ear Infection?
It’s common to experience an earache. If you are, it’s important to identify the source of it in order to find relief. In this post, we cover the common cold and an ear infection as…
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How Is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Treated?
Your Eustachian tubes are the passageways between your middle ears and the back of your throat. They have several important jobs, including draining fluid from your middle ears and equalizing air pressure between your middle…
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Do My Child’s Ear Tubes Need to Be Removed?
If your child experiences frequent or severe ear infections, their pediatrician may refer them to a pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician to have ear tubes placed. What Are Ear Tubes? Ear tubes are…
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What Are The Differences Between Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Not all hearing loss is the same. Let’s explore the differences between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, including causes and potential treatment options. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) occurs when there is damage…
