Many of us have gone through the discomfort of painful swallowing at some point. Remember when our mothers used to blame that on swallowing something down the “wrong pipe”? As adults, we want a more comprehensive understanding of why this occurs. Does it occur once and then resolve, or does it linger? This exploration delves […]
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Many adults are surprised when their ENT proposes a tonsillectomy. They ask, isn’t that something for children? Or, is there an age limit for tonsil removal in adults? A tonsillectomy can actually be conducted on anyone of any age. Your provider will look at the state of your tonsils and your specific symptoms rather than […]
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For weeks you’ve been sneezing and coping with a stuffy nose. Because of the persistent pressure in your nose, it’s hard to get any sleep, and you’re feeling exhausted (as well as a bit cranky). You know it’s not a cold, as that would have gone away days ago. That leaves a few other possibilities […]
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You thought your sinus infection was clearing up. You’re sneezing less, your headache is nearly gone, and your nose isn’t as runny. But when you went to bed to go to sleep, you started to feel terrible again. Your sinus infection does seem more severe at night. Many people have encountered this very discouraging development […]
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This video shows an animation of the balloon sinuplasty procedure. […]
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An ENT asks people on the street how to pronounce otolaryngology. […]
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