Farewell from Dr. Richard Weir
Dear Patients, It has been my pleasure to serve our community for the past 35 years. Caring for you and your family has been the most rewarding part of my career with Spartanburg and Greer ENT & Allergy. I have retired, effective Sept. 30, 2022. I leave your care in the trusting hands of my…
Are Your Symptoms the Result of Laryngitis?
If you have noticed that your voice sounds weak or raspy when talking with friends or while ordering lunch at Wade’s Restaurant, you may have laryngitis. Common Laryngitis Symptoms Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal cords or voice box. In addition to a weakened voice, other symptoms of laryngitis may include: Complete loss of…
Best of Spartanburg & Greer
Still On Cloud 9: Spartanburg and Greer ENT & Allergy Wins 3 Community Awards Thank you to the Greer area citizens for the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Hearing Office and to the Spartanburg community for three Best of Spartanburg awards. We love our supportive community – the encouragement is heartwarming and always appreciated! Best…
What Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is the thin tissue that divides the outer and middle ear. Its job is to vibrate in response to soundwaves hitting it. The vibrations are then sent to the tiny bones in the middle ear and then to the cochlea in order to allow us to hear….
How Your Diet Can Limit Acid Reflux Symptoms
Almost everyone has experienced the occasional bout of acid reflux after eating a spicy meal or too many fried foods. If you only have symptoms from time to time, you probably can just take an over-the-counter antacid to manage your symptoms. However, if you find yourself experiencing heartburn, nausea, hoarseness and other symptoms multiple times…
Can You Prevent Ear Infections?
Ear infections are very common, especially among children. Research has shown that up to 80% of children will experience at least one ear infection by the time they are three years old. While ear infections often clear up on their own and are usually not serious, they can be painful and frustrating, especially if you…
How to Talk to Your Child About Their Food Allergy
Explaining your child’s food allergy to them can be a difficult task, especially if they are quite young. Let’s examine a few ways you can inform your child in a way they can comprehend and that will help keep them safe. Keep it Simple It’s important to let your child know certain foods are unsafe…
A Test Used for Newborn Hearing Screenings Might Also Detect Autism
Universal newborn hearing screenings test millions of infants for hearing loss every year. In the near future, they may be able to help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ADS) as well. What is an Auditory Brainstem Response Test? The auditory brainstem response (ABR) is one part of newborn hearing screenings. It measures how well a baby’s…
Is Your Headache from Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux, is a phenomenon that occurs when your stomach contents flow back up into your esophagus. If your acid reflux is severe or chronic, a physician may diagnose you with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Some symptoms of GERD include regurgitation, heartburn, chest pain, nausea, pain or difficulty swallowing, hoarseness,…
How Having Narrow Nasal Passages May Affect Your Wellbeing
Your nasal passages are the openings in your nose that extend from your nostrils to the top of your throat. They’re the reason you can breathe through your nose. For people with narrow nasal passageways, they may have trouble breathing through their noses when working out at Nautilus Fitness Center and experience other adverse health…
