ENT SCOPES A lot is assumed, but little is known, about ear, nose and throat endoscopy. Many medical specialists use endoscopes to visualize areas that are difficult or impossible to examine with the naked eye. Most of the time, scopes are used to place the physician's eye directly at the site to be examined. Because the image passes through the fiber optic cables unchanged, hard to reach locations are essentially placed directly in front of the examiner. Light is another adv

What is epistaxis? It’s the doctor word for nosebleeds; it’s literally when, well, blood comes out of the nose.

There are many different causes of headaches, and to make matters more complicated, there are combination headaches of several types.

While most tree pollens are microscopic, pine pollen is significantly larger and is visible to the naked eye.

We are continuing to provide allergy shots and office visits during this peak allergy season. In an effort to help you maintain good health, we are minimizing the use of our waiting room. If you normally wait in the waiting room for 20 minutes following your shot, you may wait in your car instead, but do not leave the parking lot. We will return to normal operations ASAP. Feel free to wear your own mask, we also have them at our front desk if you would like while supplies las

Hello, all! We hope that you are staying safe. We are still open and happy to continue serving your ENT and allergy needs. If you are not currently displaying coronavirus symptoms, we recommend that you continue your allergy shots. Face masks are available at our front desk if you wish to use them. Please contact us with any questions. Thank you! #ENT #covid #allergy #covid19 #facemask #coronavirus #shots #covid19

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

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

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

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

I’ve often found it interesting when patients complain they have tonsil stones, considering that tonsil stones don’t really exist. Well, they’re not actually stones. The term is a misnomer. Unlike kidney stones or salivary stones, which are calcified and therefore hard, tonsil stones are soft and stinky, white or yellow balls of solid pus, which form in the crypts of the tonsils. The proper medical term is exudate. They consist of bacteria, white blood cells and protein. At a

One of the most annoying symptoms to ruin a patient’s day is the persistent cough. It is not limited to any particular time of the year. Some cases are acute and some cases are chronic, but the hallmark is that the symptom doesn’t go away as quickly as the patient hopes. A simple cold should last no more than a week. There are many different causes of persistent cough. First off, let’s rule out the more serious causes. Fortunately, they are far less common than the benign cau

As summer approaches, it’s a good time to learn about the problems that can affect your outer ear. If you’re going to the beach this summer, your outer ear is at risk for potential problems. These helpful hints can assist you throughout the summer, and the remainder of the year, as well. First off, what is the outer ear? Well, basically, it’s the part of the ear that you can see. It’s the curly thing that sticks out from the head, known as the pinna, as well as the ear canal