Inspire: A New Option for Sleep Apnea
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 – relaxed throat muscles cause…
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Swimmer’s Ear – What You Need to Know for Summer
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 the outer ear canal that…
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What is the Purpose of Ear Wax?
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. Ear wax, also called Cerumen,…
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What are Nasal Polyps?
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 around the inside of the…
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Signs and Symptoms of Post-Nasal drip
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 body fight infection, clearing what…
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Get Ready for Spring Allergies in Georgia
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 the yellow “dust” floating around….
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Nosebleeds: What You Need to Know
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. There are actually two different…
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February is Kids ENT Health Month
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 in children under the age…
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What is a Deviated Septum?
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 the same size. When the…
