Pediatric Allergies
Allergy and sinus conditions are common in children, whose sinuses continue to develop well into the teen years. Allergy and sinus symptoms are similar, making a proper diagnosis a bit challenging. An ENT specialist can recommend diagnostic testing to help pinpoint the cause of what is ailing your child. Common Causes of Child Allergies When allergies are…
Ashley Hodnett, HIS
Biography Ashley Hodnett is a hearing instrument specialist who joined our team in 2016. She shifted from working with Dr. Foster and his patients and became an audiology technician in 2018, which led to her learning more about hearing aids and audiological and vestibular tests. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness…
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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 the potential causes of earaches to help you uncover if one of these conditions is causing yours. The Common Cold…
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 ears and your environment. When your Eustachian tubes don’t function correctly, it means you have Eustachian tube dysfunction. According to…
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 small, hollow cylinders made of metal or plastic that are surgically inserted into a child’s eardrum. Why Are Ear Tubes…
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 to the hair cells of the inner ear or, less commonly, the auditory nerve. Once damage occurs, it cannot be…
How to Care for Your Child When They Have an Ear Infection
Ear infections are extremely common. In fact, according to an article published in JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page in 2020, “About 50% of all children will have at least 1 ear infection by the time they reach their second birthday.” In many cases, an ENT (ear, nose and throat) physician will take a wait-and-see approach when…
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ENT Specialists for All Ages
There’s no need to drive out of your way when you can find the best specialists for ear, nose, throat, allergies, head and neck conditions of all ages in one convenient location. At Spartanburg & Greer Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy, we incorporate gentle techniques to help engage and comfort children while evaluating and treating…