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 &…
Avoid These Mistakes When Caring for Your Sinus Infection
Sinus infections have many unpleasant symptoms that can interfere with your daily life. Research has shown that there were up to 73 million restricted-activity days related to sinusitis during one year in the United States. Many infections can clear up with rest and at-home remedies. However, there are also some mistakes you need to make…
Expansion of Services in Avery County
Blue Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat has exciting news relating to our practice expanding services for the communities we serve. Beginning in May, we are now seeing patients at our Linville satellite office on Tuesdays, in addition to Thursdays and Fridays. This added day is for the entire community, and if you are a new…
Can Humidity Increase Your Risk of Sinus Infections?
Many factors can increase your risk of developing a sinus infection, including a rise in humidity. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection or sinusitis is an inflammation that occurs when fluids build up in the sinuses. This fluid can become infected, often by viruses, but sometimes by bacteria or fungi as well. If…
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…
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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…
Is Cold Air Making My Nose Bleed?
Epistaxis, more commonly referred to as a nosebleed, isn’t just inconvenient, it can also be scary. Fortunately, in most cases, the bleeding will stop within 10 to 20 minutes with the right interventions. There are many factors that can contribute to nosebleeds, including the weather. We review the relationship between cold air and nosebleeds below….
John Shoaf, PA-C
Mr. Shoaf joined Blue Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat in September 2022 as a Certified Physician Assistant. Mr. Shoaf grew up in Hickory, North Carolina and always stayed close to the area he loves. He moved to Winston Salem, North Carolina to pursue becoming a physician assistant after first graduating college. Mr. Shoaf worked on…
What to Do if Your Baby Has a Sore Throat
When your child is sick, you’ll do anything you can to help them feel better. If your child has a sore throat, follow this guide of do’s and don’ts to help them find relief. The List of Do’s When it comes to your baby’s sore throat, do: Breastfeed. If your child breastfeeds, do this as…