With summer around the corner, kids and adults alike will be spending more time in the water – and that can give rise to Otitis Externa or Swimmer’s Ear. Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal is mostly known as a cause of discomfort for children, but it can affect swimmers of…
Snoring disrupts sleep in those who snore as well as their partners. It’s estimated that as much as 30 percent of people age 30 or older snore. But for some, the noisy habit might be an indication of sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder. Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing is disrupted during sleep.…
Ragweed pollen is a problem for allergy sufferers. If you are noticing the typical signs this time of year: itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and just plain misery…it could be ragweed and other offenders that produce a high pollen count this time of year. Of Americans who have allergies to pollen-producing plants, 75 percent…
Sinus Surgery Facts: Traditional sinus surgery removes diseased or obstructive sinus tissue resulting in improved natural sinus drainage. Post-operative care is as important as the sinus surgery. Balloon sinuplasty or sinus ostial dilation surgery is a newer method to address sinus disease. It involves expanding the natural drainage openings of the sinus passages. It is…
As a person ages, the skin loses elasticity creating wrinkles from the constant movement of facial muscles. Dysport® is directly injected into the muscles connected to the wrinkles, also called glabullar muscles, immobilizing them to create the appearance of smoother skin. On average, around 3 to 5 injections are needed to adequately cover the wrinkled…
Swimmer’s ear, or external otitis, is typically a bacterial infection of the skin of the outer ear canal. Swimmer’s ear can occur in both acute and chronic forms. Excessive water exposure and frequent instrumentation (usually with cotton swabs) of the ear canal are important causative factors. Early symptoms include: itchy ears, a feeling of fullness,…
Dry, dusty conditions and changing seasons can lead to sinus irritations and activate allergies. It’s easy to reach for an over-the-counter option to block histamines, but a simple, saline wash made with ingredients found in your own kitchen could help as well. Read this informative article from the National Institutes of Health about using saline nasal…
Sinusitis affects people of all ages and can be painful, causing headaches, facial pain, nasal congestion, and a runny nose. It has many of the same symptoms as the common cold, but unlike a cold, symptoms may be caused by a bacterial infection. What is Sinusitis? Sinus cavities are located on either side of the…
A sore throat, or pharyngitis, can be irritating and painful, and cause difficulty in swallowing. There are several conditions that can result in a sore throat. While many of them can be treated at home, there are other instances that require a doctor visit and possible throat cultures or blood work. Viruses and Sore Throats…
What is nonsyndromic hearing loss? Nonsyndromic hearing loss is a partial or total loss of hearing that is not associated with other signs and symptoms. In contrast, syndromic hearing loss occurs with signs and symptoms affecting other parts of the body. Nonsyndromic hearing loss can be classified in several […] Click here to view original…
