Geriatric Rhinitis
February 27, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Geriatric Rhinitis What Causes Geriatric Rhinitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the nasal cavity. Geriatric rhinitis, or rhinitis in senior patients, is…
Asthma
February 27, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Asthma What Causes Asthma? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Asthma is a very common condition of the lungs; about 25 million Americans experience it. During regular breathing with asthma, the passages within the…
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
February 26, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate What Causes Clefts? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? A “cleft” means a split or separation. A cleft palate refers to the roof of your mouth…
Aging and Swallowing
February 26, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Throat Aging and Swallowing What Causes Swallowing Difficulty? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Swallowing is a complex process that changes over time, and swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) can be associated with aging. Changes in the…
Turbinate Hypertrophy
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Turbinate Hypertrophy What Causes Turbinate Hypertrophy? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an excessive growth or enlargement of the turbinates, which are bony structures located inside the nose. They are…
Otomycosis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Ears Otomycosis What Causes Otomycosis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear canal. Normally, bacteria and fungi live on the skin all over the body including the ear…
Labyrinthitis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Ears Labyrinthitis What Causes Labyrinthitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Labyrinthitis is a disorder associated with inflammation of the inner ear. The labyrinth is a fluid-filled compartment that consists of the cochlea and…
Hyperacusis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Ears Hyperacusis What Causes Hyperacusis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Hyperacusis, or sensitive hearing, describes a problem in the way the brain’s central auditory processing center perceives noise, often leading to pain and…
Hyposmia and Anosmia
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Hyposmia and Anosmia What Causes Hyposmia or Anosmia? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Hyposmia is a decreased sense of smell, or a decreased ability to detect odors through your nose. Anosmia is the…
Dysgeusia
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Dysgeusia What Causes Dysgeusia? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Dysgeusia is a condition where a person’s perception of taste is altered; everything seems sweet, sour, bitter, or metallic. Taste disorders are common…
Bronchitis
February 13, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Nose Bronchitis What Causes Bronchitis? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? Bronchitis is a condition when the bronchi, the passages that carry air from the windpipe to and from the lungs, become inflamed. Bronchitis is…
Kids ENT Health
January 24, 2024Kids ENT Health Children and their developing bodies and senses often need special attention. ENT specialists treat birth defects of the head and neck, developmental delays, ear infection, tonsils and adenoids, asthma and allergy, airway problems, and more. Pediatric Conditions Spotlight Dr. Claire M. Lawlor…
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
January 24, 2024Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ENT specialists in facial plastic surgery treat cleft palates, drooping eyelids, hair loss, ear deformities, facial paralysis, trauma reconstruction, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and revisions of facial cosmetic surgery. Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Conditions Spotlight Dr. J. Regan Thomas – Board…
Thyroid & Parathyroid
January 24, 2024Thyroid & Parathyroid The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. Thyroid & Parathyroid Conditions Spotlight Dr. Michael C. Singer…
Head & Neck
January 24, 2024Head & Neck The head and neck include some of our body’s most vital organs, which can be especially susceptible to tumors and cancer. In addition to cancers of the head and neck, ENT specialists treat neck masses, Grave’s disease, and more. Head & Neck…
Throat
January 24, 2024Throat Disorders that affect our ability to speak and swallow properly can have a tremendous impact on our lives and livelihoods. ENT specialists treat sore throat, infections, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), throat tumors, airway and vocal cord disorders, and more. Throat Conditions Spotlight Dr. VyVy…
Ears
January 24, 2024Ears Hearing and balance are critical to how we conduct our daily lives. ENT specialists treat conditions such as ear infection, hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in the ears (called tinnitus), ear, face, or neck pain, and more. Ears Conditions Spotlight Dr. Yuri Agrawal – Board Certified…
Hyperthyroidism
January 24, 2024Conditions & Treatments A - Z / Thyroid & Parathyroid Hyperthyroidism What Causes Hyperthyroidism? What Are the Treatment Options? What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls…
