Why Did I Lose My Sense of Smell?
Losing the ability to smell is a disorienting experience, affecting how you enjoy life’s simple pleasures, like the aroma of fresh flowers in your garden or the taste of your favorite Oldhouse Goods meal. This condition, known as anosmia, can significantly impact your quality of life. Let’s explore how your sense of smell functions, some…
How Does Acid Reflux Affect Your Throat Health?
Have you ever finished a big meal or large latte from Hatchet Coffee only to be greeted with an unpleasant nausea and burning sensation in the chest? This discomfort is likely caused by acid reflux, a condition wherein stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat and stomach. Occasional…
What To Know About Managing Pediatric Strep Throat
Strep throat is a common, highly contagious bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacterium. While anyone can get strep throat, it is most common among children between the ages of five and 15. A few common symptoms of strep throat include: If your child has recently come down with strep throat, you know it…
The Impacts of Smoking on ENT Health: Risks and Recovery
Smoking is generally known to have adverse effects on overall physical health. Health risks of smoking include head, neck and throat cancers, stroke, heart attack, emphysema and other illnesses. According to the CDC, it’s the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. ENT Conditions Due to the nature of how cigarette toxins are consumed…
Home Remedies for a Sore Throat and When to See a Doctor
Sore throats are a widespread condition and can make swallowing, eating or speaking challenging. Various factors, from illnesses to environmental irritants, can provoke sore throats. Typically, they are not a cause for concern and can be managed effectively at home. Knowing what causes a sore throat and what treatments are available can equip you to…
Common Reasons for Speech Delay
A speech delay is when a child’s speech skills don’t develop at an expected rate for their age. Speech is the verbal expression of language. Due to the cause of the delay, it’s usually unavoidable. This article will explore the signs and causes of speech delays in children. Signs Of a Speech Delay A child…
What to Know About Nasal Endoscopies
Nasal endoscopies play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating various nasal conditions. Your provider may recommend a nasal endoscopy if you find yourself unable to smell the flowers at Brookshire Park or if you experience frequent or painful sinus issues. If you have been scheduled for a nasal endoscopy or are considering one, it’s…
Caring for Your ENT Health During Holiday Travel
As the holidays jump into full swing, airports, trains, buses and highways fill up with hundreds to thousands of people traveling to meet their loved ones. Any time you are near large groups of people, you are more susceptible to colds, flu, sinusitis and more ear, nose and throat (ENT) concerns. There are over one…
Common Causes and Treatments of Pediatric Nasal Fractures
A pediatric nasal fracture is a break in one or more bones of the nose of a child, also known as a broken nose. It is one of the three most common pediatric facial bone fractures. Seeing your child with a broken nose can be scary, so it’s helpful to understand the causes and treatment options to…
How To Use Ear Drops Correctly
Ear drops are an effective treatment for several common ear conditions. Let’s take a look at the different types of ear drops, what they are used for and how to administer them. What Conditions Do Ear Drops Treat? Ear drops can help with some of the most common ear conditions, including: What Types of…