A healthcare professional can often diagnose an ear infection based on symptoms and an exam. The exam likely includes looking inside the ears with a lighted instrument known as an otoscope. If the eardrum is red and bulging, there’s likely an infection. Other tests might be needed if there’s doubt about a diagnosis, if […]
There are many reasons a person would benefit from an appointment with an ENT provider. Here are the 8 most common conditions treated: 1. Chronic ear infections This condition is an infection in the air-filled space behind the eardrum. Some people are more prone to getting ear infections. Kids 6 months to 2 years are […]
That blocked nose. The ringing in your ear. The sore throat that keeps coming back. Most ENT conditions don’t start dramatically. They become part of your routine — until they’re not. When is it time to see an ENT specialist? Hearing that isn’t as sharp as it used to be Frequent ear infections or wax […]
That means that you should still be following any shelter-in-place orders in your community. But when you’re venturing out to the grocery store, pharmacy or hospital, it’s wise to wear one.
It’s normal to feel anxiety, worry and grief any time you’re diagnosed with a medical conditio – and that’s certainly true if you test positive for COVID-19, or are presumed to be positive. If your symptoms aren’t severe and you can recover at home, this will involve home isolation until it’s safe for you to […]
You’re on a conference call and somehow wandered into the kitchen. Next thing you know you’re eating crackers and dry cereal out of the box. Or maybe you got so caught up.
A new surge of coronavirus cases has spread across the country and while there’s still so much to learn about the virus, how it’s transmitted and its long-term effects, the new wave.
Summer may have just officially started, but kidney stone season began a couple of weeks ago. Doctors see an increase in kidney stone cases when the weather warms up.
While most people who get COVID-19 are able to recover at home, the rush is on to find a treatment that’s safe and effective against life-threatening cases of the disease.
That means that you should still be following any shelter-in-place orders in your community. But when you’re venturing out to the grocery store, pharmacy or hospital, it’s wise to wear one...