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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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