Earns, Nose, Throat and the People Who Treat Them

6 Common Questions If You Need A Balloon Sinuplasty

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Has your ENT recommended that you get a balloon sinuplasty but you don’t know much about it? You will likely have a few questions about this unique sinus procedure before you decide to move forward. What Is A Balloon Sinuplasty?  A balloon sinuplasty is recommended when someone has sinuses that are swollen and inflamed, which leads to a lot of facial pressure, pain, and congestion. It involves placing a flexible balloon into your sinuses by going through your nostril. Read More»

Types Of Vertigo, Their Causes, And Treatments

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If you frequently feel dizzy, like you are losing your balance, you could have chronic vertigo. Vertigo can be an ear-related problem. Most people experience it once or twice in their lives. It usually goes away on its own. For others, the problem affects their quality of life. An ears, nose, and throat specialist may be able to help if you suffer from chronic vertigo. Keep reading to learn more about the condition and some ways to combat it. Read More»

Addressing Your Hearing Loss

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Hearing problems have the potential to cause major disruptions to your quality of life. However, you will need to take care to avoid making some basic assumptions about the use of hearing aids. Assumption: You Will Need To Regularly Adjust the Volume There is an assumption that wearing a hearing aid will be similar to wearing headphones in the sense that you will need to regularly adjust the volume of them. Read More»

Over-The-Counter Allergy Treatments That Don't Make You Sleepy

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You may have heard that all over-the-counter allergy medications make you sleepy, and if you want an allergy treatment that doesn’t make you sleepy, you need a prescription. This used to be true, but it’s not true anymore. Many non-drowsy allergy medications that were once only available by prescription have been made available over-the-counter over the past few years. Here’s a look at some of the most common ones. Cetirizine Read More»

Tips To Help Prevent Snoring

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Snoring can make you an unacceptable nighttime companion. People who snore often feel embarrassed about this problem and may feel isolated by their problem. The good news is that snoring is a common problem and there are a few tricks you can try to get it under control. The suggestions below will help you. Try a Different Sleep Position If you sleep on your back you are more likely to snore. Read More»