Patient Education

We know it is often difficult to find information about your condition that you know is trustworthy.  With that in mind, we have assembled a series of articles about the topics we deal with on a daily basis. 

The list below will take you to articles that deal with your specific area of interest.  If you have further questions please don't hesitate to contact my office to make an appointment to come discuss your issues in further depth.

Click on the topics below to find a full list of articles pertaining to that topic.

Ears
Conditions that impair ear function can be as minor as wax buildup or as serious as congenital deafness. This section contains valuable information about how to protect your hearing, how to recognize indications of hearing disorders, and what ENT-head and neck physicians can do to evaluate and treat these problems.

                          


Nose & Mouth
Congestion, allergic rhinitis, a deviated septum, and mouth sores are just a few of the varied health problems that occur in this region of the body. Information about ways you can relieve symptoms at home and when you should see a physician can be found in this section.
                         
                          


Throat
Maladies of the throat can be a mere nuisance or a major ordeal. Tonsillitis, voice disorders, and even hoarseness all interfere with our ability to communicate. Many of these conditions can be improved or corrected with the care of an ENT physician or head and neck surgeon.
                          


Pediatric ear, nose & throat topics
Children face many of the same health problems that adults do, however symptoms may show themselves differently and treatment methods that work well in adults may not be appropriate for children. This section identifies common pediatric ENT, head, and neck ailments and what you should ask your child’s doctor about diagnosis and treatment.
                          


Head and Neck surgery
Many surgical advances are being made in this area. Procedures such as tonsillectomy and facial plastic surgery are becoming less invasive, and new procedures are being developed to treat serious problems such as cleft palate, sleep apnea, and deafness.

                           


Voice related issues
Whether you make your living with your voice or just use it to communicate like most of us, the health of your voice is critical.  In many instances a voice related issue is the symptom of a bigger problem.  Even if you don't make your living with your voice don't neglect voice related problems.

                            


Allergies
Whether they are seasonal or environmental, allergies can be the bane of our existence.  You know the traditional symptoms - watery, scratchy eye.....congestion & sniffles - but did you know that allergies to things like food can be fatal ?  If you think you have an allergy don't wait.....call for an appointment to learn more now.

                             


Sleep apnea & snoring
Grandpa's snoring used to be a joke.....that was until we all learned to look more closely at the causes.  In many instances snoring is the only visible symptom of conditions that can be life threatening such as sleep apnea.  So if you or someone you loves snores......don't laugh it off - make an appointment to see us instead.

                                    


Sinuses
For some people just the word "sinus" brings to mind pain and other symptoms.  However you need to know that with new minimally invasive procedures such as balloon sinuplasty a cure for sinus problems is often close at hand.  If you are a sinus sufferer take a moment to look at some of the sinus information and then give us a call for a clear diagnosis.

                             


Cancer
Early detection is critical to preventing fatal outcomes. Cancers of the head and neck such as laryngeal cancer can be particularly aggressive. Signs of cancer of the head and neck include changes in the skin, pain, prolonged hoarseness, and sudden loss of voice. If you suffer from any of these symptoms you should see an ENT or head and neck physician immediately.

                             


Cosmetic procedures
A little imperfection no longer needs to remain imperfect.  Signs of ageing can disappear with an injection or non-invasive procedure......a scar or tattoo can be removed by using a laser.  All of these are simple procedures that can be handled by your ENT physician with the proper training and tools.

                            


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