Ear, Nose and Throat
For children, infections are a chronic risk - affecting ears, nose, and throat health. Colds, ear infections, strep throat, tonsillitis are just a few that take kids away from school. If you're a new parent, chances are you will visit your child's primary care physician with these common childhood ailments.
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- Q What is rhinology?
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Rhinology is a subspecialty of ear, nose and throat. In this video, Satish Govindaraj, MD is director of endoscopic skull base surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses the specialty. Full Answer
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- Q What are ways to stop sinus drainage?
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This is a common question and one that is often misunderstood. A healthy person's sinuses are constantly draining. This is actually a function of a healthy sinus. When patients become concerned about their sinuses often is when the sinuses are... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I cannot remove earwax?
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Dr. David Vernick, OtolaryngologyNever try to remove earwax by placing a device into your ear canal. This could make the problem worse. If you can't unblock the wax yourself, see your doctor for assistance. Your doctor will want to know if you have ever had ear surgery or a perforation... Full Answer
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- Q How do nasal polyps affect the sinuses?
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Nasal polyps are usually your body's reaction to an adverse event that manifests themselves as bulges in the lining of the nasal tissue. Polyps pose several problems but most often are associated with reduced airflow through the nose when you... Full Answer
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- Q How does air pressure affect my sinuses?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyYour sinus cavities are just that, spaces in your head filled with air and sometimes fluid. When the outside air pressure drops, the air trapped inside your sinuses wants to escape, putting pressure on your head and causing pain. The easiest way to tell... Full Answer
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- Q Why do some sounds really bother me?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative MedicineIf the sound of fingernails scraping a blackboard drives you crazy, you're not alone! In this video, Dr. Robin discusses the science behind why some sounds are more irritating than others. Full Answer
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- Q Why do we have ear wax?
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The human ear needs ear wax (cerumen) to guard the delicate tissues against the ravages of soap and water pouring into the canal. The oily wax protects the ear by collecting debris, dust, bacteria and other harmful particles to prevent them from entering... Full Answer
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- Q Do ear candles work?
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No. There is no scientific evidence to support the safety or effectiveness of these devices. If you have significant wax build-up please do not use ear candles. Their use poses a significant health risk. The candle has materials on the inside that melt... Full Answer
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- Q What causes protruding ears?
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Dr. Arthur Perry, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryProtruding ears are one of the most common abnormalities at birth. No statistics are available that fully define the occurrence of this deformity. It would be difficult to figure out, because there is no solid definition of what is normal and... Full Answer
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- Q What are ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists)?
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An otolaryngologist or ear, nose, and throat physician (ENT) is a medical doctor (MD or DO) that examines and treats problems associated with the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. The otolaryngologist trains at least... Full Answer
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