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What Is a Cholesteatoma and How is It Treated?
A cholesteatoma is an abnormal mass of skin cells that forms in the middle ear, behind the eardrum. Left untreated, the mass can grow in size and lead to complications such as infection, balance issues,…
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Farewell from Dr. Richard Weir
Dear Patients, It has been my pleasure to serve our community for the past 35 years. Caring for you and your family has been the most rewarding part of my career with Spartanburg and Greer…
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Are Your Symptoms the Result of Laryngitis?
If you have noticed that your voice sounds weak or raspy when talking with friends or while ordering lunch at Wade’s Restaurant, you may have laryngitis. Common Laryngitis Symptoms Laryngitis is an inflammation of the…
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Best of Spartanburg & Greer
Still On Cloud 9: Spartanburg and Greer ENT & Allergy Wins 3 Community Awards Thank you to the Greer area citizens for the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hearing Office and to the Spartanburg community…
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What Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is the thin tissue that divides the outer and middle ear. Its job is to vibrate in response to soundwaves hitting it. The vibrations are then sent…
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How Your Diet Can Limit Acid Reflux Symptoms
Almost everyone has experienced the occasional bout of acid reflux after eating a spicy meal or too many fried foods. If you only have symptoms from time to time, you probably can just take an…
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Can You Prevent Ear Infections?
Ear infections are very common, especially among children. Research has shown that up to 80% of children will experience at least one ear infection by the time they are three years old. While ear infections…
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How to Talk to Your Child About Their Food Allergy
Explaining your child’s food allergy to them can be a difficult task, especially if they are quite young. Let’s examine a few ways you can inform your child in a way they can comprehend and…
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A Test Used for Newborn Hearing Screenings Might Also Detect Autism
Universal newborn hearing screenings test millions of infants for hearing loss every year. In the near future, they may be able to help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ADS) as well. What is an Auditory Brainstem…
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Is Your Headache from Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux, is a phenomenon that occurs when your stomach contents flow back up into your esophagus. If your acid reflux is severe or chronic, a physician may diagnose you…
