Nose
Nose The nose is one of our body’s most important organs, responsible for a variety of functions that include smell, taste, and filtration of inhaled air. It serves as a line of defense against potential danger, and enhances our overall quality of life. We are trained and equipped to diagnose and treat a number of…
Linville Office
Tue: 8:00am ‐ 4:00pm Thur: 8:00am ‐ 4:00pm Fri: 8:00am ‐ 3:00pm Closed daily from 11:30am ‐ 1:00pm
Jefferson Office
Mon 8:00am – 4:00pm WED 8:00am – 4:00pm Closed daily from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Boone Office
Mon: 7:30am ‐ 4:00pm Tue: 7:30am ‐ 4:00pm Wed: 7:30am ‐ 6:00pm Thur: 7:30am ‐ 4:00pm Fri: 7:30am ‐ 3:00pm Closed daily from 11:30am ‐ 1:00pm
Resources
Could a Strep Throat Vaccine Be Closer to Reality?
We’re betting that pretty much everybody has experienced a sore throat in Boone at some point in their lives. They usually occur in conjunction with a cold or flu and, while symptoms typically clear up quickly, that itchy, scratchy sensation is never pleasant to deal with – even when it’s brief. Worse still is strep…
When Hearing Loss Affects Only One Ear
The majority of people with hearing loss in Boone experience an impairment in both ears. For a small percentage, impairment is confined to one ear. You might think this is preferable to being affected in both ears, but single-sided hearing loss presents unique challenges that often make it even more difficult to communicate. What is…
When Everyday Noises Drive You Crazy
Hearing disorders take many different forms. An estimated 15 percent of adults in Boone are extremely bothered by everyday noises that most people don’t even give a second thought. The name for this condition is misophonia, and it can impact many facets of your daily life – but help is available. What is Misophonia? Misophonia…
The Oscar for Overcoming Hearing Impairment Goes To…
This year’s Oscar’s ceremony may be history, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of worthy films hitting the local cineplex. Whether any of them live up to the hype of “Green Book” or “A Star is Born” is anybody’s guess, but they do give us an opportunity to get out of the house and…
When Should You See an ENT?
If you’re like most people in North Carolina, you are probably unfamiliar with the term otolaryngology. This fancy and difficult-to-pronounce word refers to the medical specialty that deals with ear, nose and throat disorders and is better known by the acronym ENT. An ear, nose and throat specialist, or ENT doctor, sees patients with a…