Is Laser Tonsil Ablation Effective?
When children have their tonsils out, they celebrate with ice cream and popsicles and they’re back up and about in no time. It’s a relatively minor – and common – procedure for most children. Adults who must have their tonsils removed, however, suffer a great deal more discomfort and often more complications than children. Adults […]
Read MoreDo I Need Surgery to Correct My Deviated Septum?
While there are many forms of treatment for a deviated septum, surgery may be an option to correct it. When do you know if you need surgery? What alternatives are there? What Is a Deviated Septum? The septum is a piece of cartilage inside the nose that separates the left and the right nostril. For […]
Read MoreDo I Need a Hearing Aid?
Have you noticed that you have to ask people to repeat themselves, especially if there is any kind of background noise? Do you have to turn up the TV louder to hear it – perhaps loud enough that others in your family complain about the volume? You may need to consider a hearing aid. Symptoms […]
Read MoreIs Hoarseness a Cause for Concern?
Hoarseness occurs when you experience an abnormal change in your voice. Hoarseness can cause your voice to change in a variety of ways, although most of us associate it with a weaker, raspier voice. There are a variety of causes for hoarseness, but can hoarseness be something more serious? What Causes Hoarseness Irritation or injury […]
Read MoreWhen CPAP Masks and Oral Appliances Don’t Work for Sleep Apnea
Having surgery to repair the obstruction causing your sleep apnea may be uncommon, if you struggle with obstructive sleep apnea and traditional treatments are not working, surgery may be your only option. Because sleep apnea can both interfere with your quality of life and also impact your health, finding a treatment that works is important. […]
Read MoreIs It Allergies or Coronavirus?
Do you panic every time you have a tickle in your throat or cough and worry that you have COVID-19? Do you get glared at every time you walk into a store and sneeze (even if you are wearing a mask)? Welcome to allergy season. For people who suffer from allergies, this time of year […]
Read MoreWhy Should I Have a Home Sleep Study?
If you snore at night or have other symptoms that make you and your ENT believe you may have sleep apnea, the first step in diagnosing the issue is a sleep study. A home sleep study has become a more attractive option for many people given the climate of the last few months, allowing people […]
Read MoreIs My Hearing Bad or Is It Ear Wax?
Not being able to hear and having to ask people to repeat what they said can be frustrating. Sometimes, people just give up on trying to help you understand what they said. Sometimes people get exasperated. It can be embarrassing to suffer from an untreated hearing issue. But how do you know if you’ve actually […]
Read MoreSpring Allergies Are in the Air
It won’t be long until spring is in full bloom in New York, and with it, the sneezing, itching, and runny eyes that allergy sufferers experience at the first sign of sunshine. Pollen allergies are among the most common allergy, affecting up to a third of adults and nearly half of all children. There are […]
Read MoreDo I Need to Have My Adenoids Removed?
Adenoids are glands that help keep you healthy by producing white blood cells (antibodies) in response to infection. The glands are located just behind the soft palate where the nose drains into the throat. In most people, adenoids are largest during childhood and shrink or disappear as the child matures into adolescence and adulthood. While […]
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