This information is intended to help you understand more about the ear or sinus pain that you are concerned you may experience on an upcoming airplane flight. First, let us explain to you how ear … [Read more...] about Preventing Ear And Sinus Pain While Flying
The Mucociliary Blanket
The nasal and sinus cavities are normally able to clear mucous on their own through a transport system called the mucociliary blanket. This term refers to the self-cleaning lining of the nose and … [Read more...] about The Mucociliary Blanket
Sinus Headaches
Not every headache is the consequence of sinus and nasal passage problems. For example, many patients visit an ear, nose, and throat specialist to seek treatment for a sinus headache and learn they … [Read more...] about Sinus Headaches
Instructions For Saline / Antibiotic Irrigations
Saline solution: Boil 1 pint water Add 2 teaspoon salt Add 3 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder)Let this mixture cool to body temperature. When using an irrigation syringe, begin … [Read more...] about Instructions For Saline / Antibiotic Irrigations
Adenoidectomy
An adenoidectomy is performed for chronic adenoid infections or for an enlarged adenoid causing nasal obstruction and/or snoring. We use a microdebrider technique in most cases. This sucking, cutting … [Read more...] about Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Although many people feel that tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) are not performed, anymore this is not true. T&A is still indicated for frequent tonsillitis/adenoiditis occurring … [Read more...] about Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Salivary Glands
Where Are Your Salivary Glands? The glands are found in and around your mouth and throat. We call the major salivary glands the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. They all secrete … [Read more...] about Salivary Glands
Hoarseness
Hoarseness is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or there may be changes in volume (loudness) or pitch (how high or low … [Read more...] about Hoarseness