Anyone can trip and fall regardless of age, but the risk increases with age. Losing one's sense of balance and diminished strength and flexibility is a leading cause of injury among older adults.
Ear tubes are small tubes inserted into the eardrum to help drain fluid and equalize pressure in the middle ear. These tubes may be recommended for children and adults experiencing specific ear-related issues.
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic inflammatory condition typically brought on by certain stimuli. Some of these stimuli are specific foods we eat, as several food groups initiate an inflammatory response – similar to an allergic response – which triggers your eosinophils.
When you have a respiratory or sinus infection, sometimes nothing seems to help with the discomfort. To get relief, some people perform daily nasal rinses using a nasal rinse irrigation device such as a neti pot.
One day, Gary Gonzales sat around the dining room table laughing and enjoying Christmas dinner with his family. The next day, Gary couldn’t get a bite of food down.
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the midline of the neck. Unfortunately, the thyroid gland can develop lumps. These lumps, which can be single, multiple or even cover the entire thyroid, are called nodules.
Join otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon Tony Richa, MD, as he explains the myths or misconceptions attached to home remedies for ear, nose and throat concerns.
Septoplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure performed by an otolaryngologist, commonly known as an ear, nose and throat, or ENT, specialist. The only way to correct a deviated septum is through surgery to straighten out the septum.
