Ankyloglossia, also called tongue-tie, is a condition where the tongue cannot move normally because it is attached to the floor of the mouth by the frenulum, which is too tight. The lingual frenulum is the band of tissue that attaches the undersurface of your tongue to the bottom part of the mouth. Adequate tongue movementContinue reading “Ankyloglossia (Tongue-tie)”
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Improving Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Improving Sleep Apnea Symptoms Snoring once and while is perfectly normal, but dealing with symptoms of sleep apnea on a regular basis can disrupt both your sleep patterns and affect those around you. During May, which is Better Sleep Month, learn about the factors that could cause you to have poor sleep quality. Getting BetterContinue reading “Improving Sleep Apnea Symptoms”
How to Treat Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds can be caused by many things such as physical trauma, allergies, or underlying diseases that affect the blood. While nosebleeds are usually minor, it is still important to properly treat them otherwise they can cause major issues. 1. Do NOT Tilt Your Head Back A big misconception and initial reaction when you have aContinue reading “How to Treat Nosebleeds”
Cholesteatoma: Rare Growths That Affect Hearing
One of the most critical parts of a person’s ear is the eardrum. This thin piece of tissue separates the air-filled outer and middle ears from the liquid-filled inner ear. Cholesteatoma is a growth that develops on or inside any part of this membrane, leading to hearing loss, among other symptoms. Causes of Cholesteatoma Cholesteatoma is caused byContinue reading “Cholesteatoma: Rare Growths That Affect Hearing”
What’s The Deal With Fungal Sinusitis?
We’ve all heard of bacterial and viral infections – but how common are fungal infections? They are very rare but occur in some people, namely industrial workers and farmers or those with weakened immune systems (who have undergone chemotherapy or organ transplant). Fungi are in a completely different family than bacteria and viruses. They operate differently,Continue reading “What’s The Deal With Fungal Sinusitis?”
How to Protect Your Sinus Health
Nothing is worse than feeling congested and dealing with postnasal drip while trying to carry on with your daily activities. Sinus infections (also referred to as sinusitis) can turn your good week into a bad one in an instant. There are two types of sinusitis: acute and chronic. Acute sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinusesContinue reading “How to Protect Your Sinus Health”
Is It Sinusitis or Allergic Rhinitis?
Is It Sinusitis or Allergic Rhinitis? Nothing is worse than feeling congested and unable to breathe out your nose. A stuffy nose and headache are signs of many illnesses, including the common cold. When you’re past the point of having a cold, your symptoms are likely due to two similar conditions: sinusitis or allergic rhinitis. Continue reading “Is It Sinusitis or Allergic Rhinitis?”
Signs You May Need to Visit an ENT Doctor
If your nose is regularly stuffy and you get earaches often, this may be a sign it is time to visit an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. ENT specialists can help you with all problems that are related to your ears, nose and throat. But when do you know that it’s time to go andContinue reading “Signs You May Need to Visit an ENT Doctor”
Understanding Allergy Treatment Options
Today there are many options when it comes to treating allergies. If over the counter medications aren’t working to treat your allergies, see our otolaryngologist, Dr Sriharsha Tikka, to find out about the latest allergy treatments. Allergy Immunotherapy Treatments We specialize in several different types of treatments for dust, mold, pollen, grass, weed, tree, andContinue reading “Understanding Allergy Treatment Options”
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