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Dr. Queen
- Dec 12, 2018
- 3 min
Sinus Infections
One of the most common complaints seen in an ENT office is the reported sinus infection. Symptoms include congestion, headache, runny nose and post nasal drip. Oh, but wait. Those symptoms are also seen with colds and allergies. So, what’s the difference? How can you tell the difference between colds, allergies and sinus infections? The complaints are similar, and many reported sinus infections don’t ultimately make the diagnostic criteria. In order to separate the different
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Dr. Queen
- Aug 13, 2018
- 3 min
In-Office Surgeries
In recent years, there has been a push to perform more surgeries in the office setting. Most of these are modifications of procedures performed in the operating room with IV sedation or general anesthesia. The advantages of in-office surgery are less anesthesia, greater convenience and lower costs. The potential drawback of in-office surgery is diminished results. Better outcomes can be achieved in the operating room, because a higher level of anesthesia allows more complex p
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Dr. Queen
- Jun 13, 2018
- 3 min
Got The Itch?
Few conditions are more annoying than urticaria, better known as hives. Not only can these little welts be uncomfortable and unsightly, they can also be a sign of a more serious medical condition. Fortunately, most cases of urticaria are benign and are usually caused by allergy. The allergens can be inhaled through the nose, ingested as food, grow on the body as yeast, or make contact with the skin. Non-allergic causes or serious medical causes must be worked up independently
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Dr. Queen
- Dec 8, 2017
- 3 min
Make The Nose Great Again
Some time ago, we discussed the nasal airway and ways to improve air flow. We covered both over the counter and prescription medications to help you breathe better. We presented both allergy shots and surgery to maximize the amount of air passing through your nose. Each of these treatments can have a positive impact on your quality of life. Nasal surgeries, such as septoplasty and turbinate reduction, significantly improve nasal air flow, but what if you need more? What if yo
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