Blog
Is It a Cold, Flu, or Sinus Infection? How to Tell the Difference
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev M. Balamohan, MD at ENT Center North Chicago suburbs IL When Congestion Won’t Quit—What’s Really Going On When fatigue, pressure, and congestion hit, it’s easy to confuse a cold, the flu, or a sinus infection. Each can cause overlapping symptoms, but understanding the difference...
Ragweed Relief: Your 5-Step Survival Guide from the Ear, Nose & Throat Center
By Brendan Hardy, MD & Sanjeev M. Balamohan, MD & Ragweed Relief: Your 5-Step Survival Guide from the Ear, Nose & Throat Center Fall is coming, which means ragweed is in the air — but you don’t have to suffer through it. At the Ear, Nose & Throat Center, a...
Protect Your Ears: Concerts, Festivals & Fun Without the Ringing
By Sanjeev M. Balamohan, MD & Brendan Hardy, MD Protect Your Ears This Summer: Concerts, Festivals & Fun Without the Ringing Summer is here, and with it come outdoor concerts, festivals, and fireworks. While these events are a highlight of the season, they can also put your hearing at risk....
What is an Otolaryngologist?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. An Otolaryngologist is a physician trained in both medicine and surgery to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Otolaryngology is short for otorhinolaryngology which is derived from the Greek words otos (ear), rhino (nose), laryngo...
TMJ Disorder
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Sanjeev Balamohan, M.D. Could my ear pain be caused by my jaw? The temporomandibular joint connects the jawbone to the skull. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder) can be caused by genetics, injury to the jaw, or arthritis. Patients often report the following: Jaw pain or tenderness...
Vestibular Migraine
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. Migraine associated dizziness, vestibular Meniere’s, and vertiginous migraine are just a few names you might have heard. These names are all synonymous with vestibular migraine. Similar to a headache or migraine, however, a vestibular migraine is when an individual experiences migraine symptoms along...
Head Injuries – How they Impact Hearing and Balance
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. Long term effects of concussions has recently gained global attention. From sports injuries, vehicle accidents, or elderly falls; a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can have long term effects. The CDC defines a TBI as “a bump, blow, or jolt to the head...
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Hearing loss affects 466 million people worldwide while diabetes affects 422 million people worldwide (World Health Organization). Diabetes and hearing loss have more in common; individuals with diabetes are twice as likely to develop hearing loss. What’s the connection? Diabetes can lead to nerve damage; overtime...
What Causes Tinnitus?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Sanjeev Balamohan, M.D. Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus [TIN-NUH-TUS or TIN-NIGHT-US], is experienced by over 50 million Americans. Tinnitus is the perception of sound without an external source. It can sound like a clicking noise, humming, high-pitch ringing, or even sound like your heartbeat....
Hearing Loss Myths vs. Facts
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. As an Audiologist, I think I've heard it all from patients. Let’s demystify popular hearing loss claims: Myth: My hearing loss is normal for my age. Fact: Yes, hearing loss does occur over time due to aging. However, that does not make any hearing loss “normal...
Wonderful office staff and doctor. Very professional and accommodating. Really care about the patient.
The doctor and the staff were all nice and professional. I was seen within the first five minutes of showing up. I got quality care and review of my concerns.
Actually takes the time to talk to you and figure out your concerns.
