What Is Dysphagia and How Can You Manage It?
Difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia, can be a hindrance to enjoying simple pleasures like savoring your favorite latte from Spill the Beans. While occasional difficulty swallowing is common, persistent swallowing issues may require treatment from an ENT specialist. What Are the Different Types of Dysphagia? Approximately one in 25 adults in the United States will…
How Can I Prevent Recurrent Sinusitis?
There are up to 73 million restricted-activity days related to sinusitis every year, making it one of the most common reasons for clinical visits in the United States. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissues in your sinuses that results in symptoms including facial pain, stuffy or runny nose, tooth pain, ear pressure or pain,…
What To Do If Your Child Gets Something Stuck Up Their Nose
Nasal foreign object obstructions, or items stuck up a child’s nose, are a common problem among children between the ages of two and five. Depending on the item your child stuck up their nose, you may or may not initially notice it’s there. This guide will help you navigate what to do if you discover…
Can GERD Affect Your Sleep?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acids rise to the esophagus, also known as acid reflux. While many people occasionally experience acid reflux, GERD is more chronic. Over time, GERD can damage the esophagus, pharynx or respiratory tract. Common symptoms of GERD include but are not limited to: Issues with sleeping is a common…
Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?
More than 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction each year. Allergies occur when your immune system releases antibodies to attack a substance, also known as an allergen, it perceives as harmful, even if it isn’t. The response can cause an allergic reaction manifesting with hives, congestion, runny nose, watery eyes,…
Medical Procedures To Help Relieve Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis is considered chronic when the swelling and inflammation in your lungs last three months or longer. While treatment options vary depending on the severity of the case, two effective options include balloon sinuplasty and functional endoscopic sinus surgery. If you’re itching to get back to strolls around the Milliken Arboretum unobstructed by sinus symptoms,…
How To Prepare Your Child for an ENT Visit
An article published in the National Library of Medicine reports, “In the United States, tympanostomy tube (TT) insertion is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children under 15.” In most cases, TTs are inserted by ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians. There are many other conditions ENT physicians treat, including snoring, swallowing disorders, allergies…
Signs You Should See an ENT
ENT specialists diagnose and treat conditions of the ear, nose and throat. They are also referred to as otolaryngologists. Let’s take a look at a few of the common conditions they treat, as well as when you should consider making an appointment. Common Ear Problems ENTs treat a variety of different ear conditions, from ear…
