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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...
What You Need to Know About Salivary Glands
By Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. Salivary glands, while very small, play a huge role. They are found in the mouth, face, and neck in order to produce saliva to moisten the mouth, initiate food digestion, and help protect the teeth from decay. Salivary glands can produce as much...
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...
Do Goiters Go Away on their Own?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Alexander Goldin, M.D. When the thyroid gland becomes enlarged, it is referred to as a goiter. This will feel or appear as a lump in the neck. If it continues to grow, it can put pressure on the windpipe (trachea) and food pipe (esophagus) resulting in...
Does swallowing change with age?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Sanjeev Balamohan, M.D. Difficulty swallowing (also known as Dysphagia) can occur for a number of reasons. It is estimated that 20% of individuals over the age of 50 years, and most individuals by the age of 80 years, experience some degree of swallowing difficulty. Symptoms may...
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...
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...
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...
What is the Possible Cause for my Loss of Taste?
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Michael Layland, M.D. Many experienced a loss of taste and smell due to Covid-19 this past year. But loss or altered sense of taste and smell is something ENT specialists have been diagnosing and treating for many years. Below is a list of etiologies that have...
Laryngitis vs. Hoarseness
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Sanjeev Balamohan, M.D. What is laryngitis and hoarseness? Laryngitis is a condition that affects the larynx, where the vocal cords are located. It can result in a loss of voice and inflammation of surrounding tissue. If this condition is chronic, vocal cords can be permanently damaged...
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