Do your ears feel like they are always blocked? Can you hear yourself talking too loudly? You may have Eustachian tube dysfunction or ETD. Eustachian tube dysfunction can cause persistent pain and discomfort. Luckily, you can find long-lasting relief with the help of a simple and effective procedure called Eustachian tube dilation. Keep reading to… Read More
Do you have difficulty breathing? Are you wondering if there’s a solution that could help? You may want to consider a septoplasty. A septoplasty is a procedure done to straighten a deviated septum. The septum is the wall of cartilage and bone in the middle of your nose. It divides your nostrils into two separate… Read More
Do you feel groggy, tired, or sleepy when you wake up, even after getting a good night’s rest? Has your roommate or partner mentioned that you snore loudly or gasp for air while sleeping? These are signs that you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. Left untreated, it can cause… Read More
Does your nose often feel stuffy? Is it usually hard to breathe through your nose? Nasal breathing problems can be due to different reasons, from allergies and a deviated septum to environmental factors and chronic sinus infections. Knowing what’s causing your breathing issues is the first important step in determining what to do about them…. Read More
Are you constantly drowsy and tired during the day? Has your partner mentioned you snore loudly, choke, or gasp while sleeping every night? These could be signs of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that doesn’t go away on its own. Luckily, there are highly effective treatment options, like a CPAP machine. CPAP… Read More
Are you having difficulty breathing? Do you suffer from constant congestion? Problems in your sinuses or nose can cause congestion, facial pain, breathing difficulties, headaches, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Nasal endoscopy is a procedure that enables your otolaryngologist or ENT specialist to see the inside of your nose and sinuses. A nasal endoscopy can determine… Read More
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that happens when you repeatedly stop breathing while sleeping. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your airway is narrowed or blocked. For people with sleep apnea, breathing may pause for 10 to 30 seconds at a time while… Read More
Adenoids help protect the body from bacteria and viruses entering the mouth or nose. But they may sometimes become persistently enlarged and inflamed in the line of duty. If this occurs, it can cause many issues, including breathing problems, sleep apnea, and chronic ear infections. Adenoidectomy, also called adenoid surgery, is a common procedure ENT… Read More
Do you have nasal congestion that doesn’t improve or go away? Does feeling congested make it hard to sleep or exercise? The reason for your congestion may be due to nasal airway obstruction. If you have nasal airway obstruction, it causes your nasal cavity to become blocked, which leads to breathing difficulties and other symptoms…. Read More
Does your child constantly complain about ear pain? Does it seem like they always have an ear infection? Chronic ear infections can lead to hearing loss and other long-term health complications without timely treatment. For this reason, seeing an ENT specialist is very important if you suspect you or your child has a chronic ear… Read More