If you have children, they have ear infections. The two simply go together, especially when the kids are younger. While we associate ear infections with children, adults can get them as well. In this first blog of 2022 for Dr. Volpi, let’s get into this chronic source of pain. What is an ear infection? An …
Now that we’re barreling into prime party season in New York, it feels as if everyone is all in. That’s because last year, with COVID, we missed out on all the office parties, family get togethers, and other fun stuff on the social calendar this time of year. So, why not surprise everyone by showing …
Most of us know the tonsils are somewhere in our throat. Many think the tonsils consist of that punching bag thing hanging down in the center of the back of our mouth. They may question the use of a plural, but they move on. Others have no idea where any of this stuff is; they …
Say what? OK, 99 out of 100 of us have no idea what a turbinate is, much less why it or they may need reducing. Yes, but if your turbinates are chronically swollen, they can lead to obstruction in the nasal passages, and this invariably leads to snoring and potentially sleep apnea. At New York …
As American society seems to take pride in working more and more and sleeping less and less, the health damage of this line of thinking is starting to become clear. Sleep is necessary for our bodies to do all kinds of repair work while we’re asleep. Of course, getting less sleep than you need by …
Sinus problems seem to vary with the seasons. Allergies are more the problem in spring and summer. Sinus infections are more a winter problem. Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. You know it as a sinus infection. Inflamed sinuses become blocked and fill with fluid. This is when irritation …
We’ve all heard of famous singers suddenly having to cancel a concert or an entire tour because they’ve damaged their vocal cords. Sure, using your voice for hours every night is one way to damage your vocal cords, but you don’t have to be a touring singer to do so. Now that we’re actually going …
During a sweltering New York summer day, there’s nothing quite like taking the plunge in a nearby river or lake or out in the Atlantic. Unfortunately, bacteria also feel the same and they like to hang out in these waters. When some water gets stuck in your ear after swimming, that makes a great environment …
No one really thinks they snore, but truth be told around half of adults snore at one time or another. Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. The result is the buzzsaw that is snoring. Snoring can simply be a source of irritation …
Now that we’re in the midst of a New York spring, that means pollen, elm, ragweed, and lots of other allergens are floating through the air waiting to hit your nasal passages. It’s easy to blame the big boys of the allergen universe, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other allergens that are inflaming your …
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