Septoplasty is a surgery that is designed to correct the problem of a deviated septum. Ideally, the septum, which is the partition that divides the two nasal cavities, should be completely vertical. When it deviates into one of those nasal cavities, the air flow through that cavity is thus impeded. One of the problems for […]
Archives for January 2013
Care for Your Ears
An ENT Clinic Can Help You Care for Your Ears If you’ve ever been chastised by your primary physician to stop using cotton swabs to clean your ear you may be wondering how you should be caring for your ears instead. While many doctors will tell you to never put anything inside your ear they […]
After Your Tonsillectomy
What To Do After Tonsillectomy Many adults and many children have a tonsillectomy to avoid the problems of chronic tonsillitis. If you will be undergoing the procedure or your child will be, you may be wondering what you should expect during recovery. Many people worry about the recovery time frame and they worry that it may […]
Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy Alleviates Obstruction of the Airway Most of us have heard of tonsillectomies, and probably know many people who have had their tonsils removed as children. An adenoidectomy—the surgical removal of the adenoids—is sometimes performed along with a tonsillectomy. However, the tonsils and adenoids are looked at separately by today’s ENT specialists to determine the […]
About Your Parotid Glands
Parotid Glands The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands in the human body. There are actually two of them, and when one or both of them becomes inflamed, that condition is known as parotitis. Parotitis is most commonly caused by the mumps, but since mumps is now so widely vaccinated against, instances […]
Allergy or Chronic Sinusitis
Allergy or Chronic Sinusitis? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, many people misdiagnose themselves with allergies when they are actually suffering from chronic sinusitis. This is understandable since these conditions share many of the same symptoms including runny nose, congestion, fatigue, and headaches. Unfortunately, many people who experience these symptoms and then misdiagnose themselves […]
Obstruction of the Airway
Adenoidectomy Alleviates Obstruction of the Airway Most of us have heard of tonsillectomies, and probably know many people who have had their tonsils removed as children. An adenoidectomy—the surgical removal of the adenoids—is sometimes performed along with a tonsillectomy. However, the tonsils and adenoids are looked at separately by today’s ENT specialists to determine the […]
Sleep Apnea
A Look at Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is very common. In fact, some people have sleep apnea and don’t even realize it. If you feel tired a lot during the daytime despite getting eight hours of sleep per night, you should definitely talk to a doctor. What happens when you have sleep apnea is that […]
Viral and Bacterial Throat Infections
Causes and Treatment Methods Viral illnesses and bacterial infections may lead to a throat infection (pharyngitis). While most throat infections will last no longer than a week or two, some throat infections can lead to more serious complications if they are left untreated. This is especially true in children, since young children have less developed […]
Overview of Ear Infections in Children and Adults
The most common illnesses among infants and young children are ear infections. Young children have smaller Eustachian tubes—the small tube that connect the ear to the throat—than adults, which makes it easier for fluid to become trapped in the ear leading to an infection when germs grow. Adults may also be prone to ear infections […]
Nose Bleeds
Introduction to the Causes and Treatment Methods for Nose Bleeds Nosebleeds are common. Nevertheless, they can be frightening since they come on suddenly. Fortunately, the majority of nosebleeds aren’t serious. Most will go away within a short period of time, especially if you use the following steps after developing a common nosebleed: Begin by pinching […]
