How Will Chilly Weather Affect My ENT Health?
People often associate cold weather season with a time of year when sickness is common. Cold weather can impact your health, especially your ear, nose and throat (ENT) health, and here’s how: Nasal Dryness In cold weather, both outdoor air and indoor heating tend to have low humidity, which can dry out your nasal passages….
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…
Why Am I So Prone to Sinus Infections?
Sinus infections, or sinusitis, can pose a painful and recurring challenge for many individuals. Here, we’ll delve into the underlying factors contributing to these infections and explore potential avenues for symptom management and treatment. If you find yourself experiencing three or more sinus infections annually, you likely have recurrent sinusitis. Let’s examine the key factors…
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…
What Are Common Causes of Loss of Smell?
Our sense of smell contributes to a lot of joy in our lives in ways we may not appreciate until it’s gone. From enjoying the smell of coffee brewing in the morning to taking in the scent of wildflowers when hiking at Elk Knob State Park, these scents make our experiences richer and more fulfilling….
What Can You Expect From Septoplasty Surgery?
Septoplasty surgery is one of the most common procedures performed by ear, nose and throat doctors (ENTs), with approximately 260,000 septoplasty surgeries performed every year in the U.S. The surgery is most often performed on adults and teens and can be used for one or more of the following reasons: A study on the effectiveness…
Consider These Treatment Options for Sinusitis
Sinus infections are a leading health complaint in physician visits in the United States, with approximately 73 million restricted activity days in sinusitis patients in one year. Symptoms of sinusitis may include but are not limited to: Knowing how to treat sinusitis can get you back to enjoying breakfast with your friends at Sweet &…
What Is an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection?
Upper respiratory tract infections are contagious infections that affect your nose, throat, pharynx, larynx and/or bronchi. One article published in the National Library of Medicine reports, “Upper respiratory tract infections are accountable for greater than 20 million missed days of school and greater than 20 million days of work lost.” In this post, we review…