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Northeast Atlanta ENT has been in practice for over 30 years.  Located in Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, and Braselton, our vision is to provide patients with

Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes abnormal breathing patterns, usually accompanied by snoring. Sleep Apnea is broken down into three different types: Obstructive

Swimmer’s Ear – What You Need to Know for Summer Swimmer’s Ear, also known as Otitis Externa, is an infection caused by water trapped in

What is the Purpose of Ear Wax? The production of ear wax is one of ear’s defenses to harmful bacteria and particles in the air.

Nasal Polyps are usually painless, noncancerous growths that develop in the soft tissues of the sinus cavities, usually in the hollow spaces near the bones

The glands in our noses continually produce mucus, because mucus keeps the nasal tissues moist, while also keeping them “clean.” Mucus is what helps the

Pollen counts in Georgia are on the rise due to the last couple of weeks of warmer temperatures. It is quite possible you’ve already seen

Epistaxis (nosebleed) is the loss of blood from the tissues and vessels inside the nose. Nosebleeds are very common among all ages, genders, and ethnicities.

When it comes to Pediatric ENT, we spend the whole month of February promoting awareness of all the different types of conditions that can occur

The nasal septum is the cartilage-like wall between the nostrils, which should be center of the nose so that the left and right nostrils are

Thyroidectomy is a surgery to remove a portion of the thyroid or the entire thyroid organ. This procedure is performed on patients who have thyroid

The endocrine system is a complex configuration of several glands that control the electrical signals throughout the body. Two important parts of the endocrine system

Sinusitis is an infection of the sinus cavity tissues, which usually occur with allergies or colds. Bacteria gets trapped and begins to grow, blocking the

Tonsils aid the body in recognizing germs inside the mouth. This collection of lymph nodes are located on each side of the back of the

Have you ever wondered why you should choose an ear, nose, and throat specialist versus another one right down the road? How is one ENT

Have you ever had issues when swallowing where it feels like what you just ate is stuck, or perhaps you might have that “brick on

Sleep Apnea (SA) is a medical condition caused by abnormal breathing patterns while sleeping, causing a shortage of oxygen and a lower quality of sleep.

Sinusitis is inflammation of the tissues in the sinus cavities, usually caused by bacteria or fungi. Fungal infections affect those with weakened immune systems or chronic

Hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the outer, middle, and/or inner ear. Most of the time, the damage is to the hairs or

Throat Cancer usually develops at the back of the mouth, but is also known for beginning in or near the voice box, tonsils, base of

Thyroid Cancer mostly affects women over the age of 40, although it can affect all age groups from children to seniors. While Thyroid Cancer diagnosis is

Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure performed in an office setting to widen the natural drainage pathways of the sinuses. This procedure is done by

An allergy is your immune system’s negative response to allergens, such as something you eat, inhale, or touch. The reactions your body has can range from

Mimi Ellis, PA-C It’s hard to believe, but just as my backyard tomato crop is getting good, it’s time to get ready for school starting.