How to Handle Sinus Pressure
When sinus pain is building, you probably feel that relieving the pressure is a high priority in your day. Sinus issues not only cause pain and discomfort, but they can disrupt your lifestyle and everyday routines. It’s hard to focus when you are feeling the pressure of sinus pain. Additionally, people find that these symptoms…
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction- Causes, Symptoms, Remedies, Treatment, Surgery
The throat and middle ear are connected through a small passageway known as the Eustachian tube. Have you experienced the sensation of a plugged ear, then felt it open when you yawned? That sensation was a change in the Eustachian tube. Usually, the small passage is closed, but it regularly opens to help with draining…
Relieving Sinus Pressure: Simple Strategies to Feel Better
When the sinus pressure is building, do you feel desperate for a treatment or solution to relieve the pain and pressure? Outside, everything looks normal. But inside, it feels like your head is going to explode. Sinus pressure is commonly associated with people who have the common cold or seasonal allergies. When the nasal passages…
Do I Have a Cold, or is it Allergies?
The symptoms of a head cold and allergies can be quite similar – so how can you tell the difference between the two? It’s easy to get confused about these health conditions. Both colds and allergies cause nasal congestion, a sniffly nose, post-nasal drip, and stuffiness. But just because the symptoms are similar, doesn’t mean…
Does Sinus Drainage Cause a Cough?
The short answer is yes, sinus drainage can cause a persistent cough, although there are other triggers for a cough as well. It is natural and normal for the glands in your throat, airways, nose, intestinal tract, and stomach to produce mucus. In fact, it is estimated that the nose produces approximately a quart of mucus daily!…
Swollen Tonsils; Tonsillitis Causes & Treatments
If you open your mouth and look in the mirror, you will see small oval-shaped tissue areas located on both sides of the throat. Tonsils are often out of sight, but they play a role in the lymphatic system, which helps with immune response in the body. The tonsils are a proactive player in fighting…
Sore Throat Remedies to Remember
When you notice that your throat is sore and scratchy, then it could be the first sign that you are getting sick. Within a few hours, you might notice that your throat is painful, tender, and irritated. It’s often difficult to eat because of the pain when you swallow. In many situations, a sore throat…
Relieving Ear Pressure from Each of The Common Causes
Do you feel a constant sensation of pressure in your ears? If this pressure doesn’t go away, then it’s time to identify the underlying cause of your problem. An experienced ENT can help you find the reason why you experience chronic ear pressure, then an effective treatment can be identified to reduce your discomfort. Here…
Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness
Do you often experience dizziness, nausea, and vomiting when in a car, boat, airplane, or amusement park rides? Most people who experience motion sickness have mild symptoms that can be treated with common remedies. But severe cases of motion sickness might require a consultation with a skilled ENT. How Your Ears Affect Motion Sickness The…
Is Vaping Bad for You?
It seems everyone is into vaping – do you need to worry about it? As ENT specialists, we stay acutely aware of potential harmful trends that have the potential to affect our community – and vaping is currently topping the list. We want to help our patients understand the risks involved with e-cigarette use or…