July 2, 2019
It’s that time of year where everyone is hitting the beach, pool, or any place to stay cool and beat the summer heat. As an ENT office, we see an increase in patients who are suffering from swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is a condition where water becomes trapped in the ear canal causing infection, inflammation, […]
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June 8, 2019
During May, I was experiencing a severe sinus infection in Florida and then again in June while in Michigan. It even affected my eyesight in my right eye. It felt like a piece of wood was stuck in my eye, causing me pain. Initially, I went to an eye doctor but he found nothing…
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May 24, 2019
What is tinnitus? Have you ever experienced a faint ringing in your ears after a loud concert or while you’re trying to fall asleep? The involuntary perception of ringing or other noises in the absence of sound is called tinnitus (tin-nih-tis). People with tinnitus most commonly describe the sound as a high-pitched ringing, however, the […]
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April 30, 2019
What Makes A Hearing Aid A Hearing Aid? As an audiologist, the majority of my day is spent diagnosing and treating hearing loss. As a result of my education and training, I understand that treating hearing loss is a process and requires the care and expertise of a trained professional to rehabilitate the patient to […]
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March 22, 2019
With the holidays around the corner, you or your family probably already have flights booked to visit Uncle Stu and Aunt Reima. But before you go, make sure to check your list for necessities: airline tickets, drivers’ licenses, iPod, DVD players, Game boys, handheld snacks, kids’ pillows, and most importantly….Ear Planes. Ear Planes, you ask? Jetliners […]
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February 8, 2019
This time of year, sniffles, congestion, headaches and other symptoms can be rampant. If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding well to medication, you may be a candidate for sinus surgery. This less invasive option used by ENT doctors to treat chronic sinusitis patients is clinically proven to be safe, effective […]
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December 23, 2018
It is officially the winter season, and with it comes the colds, flu, and the dreaded winter sinus infections. What often starts as a cold or flu causes the mucosa inside the nose to become inflamed and swollen. This action will block the sinus openings, and not allow the sinus to drain properly. The build […]
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is estimated to effect up to 5% of the adult population. Symptoms of ETD can include: Ear Pain Muffled Hearing Clogged Ear To begin to understand what causes ETD, we must first look at where the Eustachian Tube is located. The Eustachian Tube is the structure that links the nose and middle […]
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December 15, 2018
The holidays are upon us and food allergies can directly affect your holiday plans. One of the most common food allergies is peanut allergy. The allergy to peanuts tends to be a lifelong allergy and there is concern over the rise of peanut allergies in children. Siblings of individuals who are allergic to peanuts are […]
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December 12, 2018
What it is: Cerumen is the medical term for earwax. Earwax is classified as a yellowish waxy substance produced in the ear canals of humans and other mammals. The body uses earwax as protection from bacteria, fungi, insects, and water in the ear canal. It is also assisted in cleaning and lubricating the skin of […]
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