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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...
Loss of Smell
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. Losing the sense of smell or taste has been a key symptom in COVID-19. However, this diagnosis occurred long before COVID-19. Anosmia is the term for lack of smell; often this is accompanied with lack of taste, called ageusia. The smell receptors in...
Constant Nasal Congestion – But it’s Not the Common Cold?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. A stuffy nose usually is the start of the common cold. But what if there are no other cold symptoms? Or the nasal congestion doesn’t go away? Nasal congestion is a very common complaint and can have many different causes- allergies, deviated septum,...
Breathing Problems
Breathing issues may present as chest tightness, persistent cough, wheezing, and shallow breathing. Most breathing issues are associated with lung or respiratory conditions. An otolaryngologist manages conditions of upper respiratory that can cause breathing difficulties; a pulmonologist may be referred if a lung condition is suspected. Common conditions the otolaryngologist...
The Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. Traditionally, surgery may seem like a daunting endeavor. However, if your ENT physician recommends a Balloon Sinuplasty, no need to fear! The days of long recovery are over. Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive, in-office treatment for chronic sinusitis and infections. Unlike previous...
What Happens if I don’t Treat my Seasonal Allergies?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. As spring time rolls around, you may be excited for warmer weather. You may also dread the spring if you experience seasonal allergies. Common allergens include pollen and grass, often exposed to during warmer weather. Some people experience allergies during the Fall and...
Turbinate Hypertrophy: Turbulence in the Nasal Cavity
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Michael Layland, M.D. Turbinates are three bony structures in the nose: the superior turbinate, middle turbinate, and inferior turbinate. Turbinate hypertrophy refers to the enlargement or growth of one turbinate structure. This can obstruct airflow in the nasal cavity, making it difficult to breath or feel...
ENT, Sleep Apnea, and Heart Disease – Oh My!
Isn’t sleep apnea just a fancy name for snoring? NO- sleep apnea is when an individual's throat becomes obstructed or shuts down when they are sleeping. If air is not able to pass through the throat, interruptions in breathing deprive the lungs of oxygen. This increases blood pressure, increases heart...
Nasal Polyps
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Sanjeev Balamohan, M.D. You may have heard of polyps, but did you know they can form in your nose? Polyps are a small formation of cells. They can grow in the lining of the nasal or sinus cavity, preventing adequate airflow, therefore, causing breathing issues. Nasal...
When a Sinus Infection Turns into Sinusitis
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. Do you feel like your cold or sinus infection just won’t go away? Do you have a headache, pressure behind your eyes, sore throat, cough, and/or facial tenderness? Then you might have sinusitis. What starts as a cold can turn into sinusitis. Other...
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