TL;DR Start with an ENT for hearing problems, especially sudden hearing loss, to get an accurate medical diagnosis. ENTs treat underlying ear conditions like earwax buildup, tinnitus, hyperacusis, sinus pressure, and ear disorders. Some hearing issues are medically or surgically…
TL;DR A deviated septum can’t always be seen, but it can cause ongoing breathing and sinus issues. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, frequent nosebleeds, sinus infections, facial pain, and trouble breathing through one or both nostrils. Snoring and poor sleep…
TL;DR: Sinus Infection Fatigue Sinus infections can cause real fatigue because your immune system is using extra energy to fight the infection. Feeling exhausted isn’t just lifestyle-related. Caffeine and energy bars mask symptoms but don’t fix the underlying sinus issue.…
If you are like most people today, the last thought you really had about the connections between your ears, nose, and throat happened during your high school biology final exam. However, it may be time to resurrect what you remember…
Sinus Specialists | Boise ENT Sinus & Snoring Specialists Millions of people who've experienced congestion or pain and pressure in their heads, along with greenish-yellow discharges when blowing their noses, know how miserable sinusitis can be. But when your condition lasts for…
An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. Many allergens are naturally-occurring in the environment. Other allergens, such as smog, are manmade. Though you may experience an allergic reaction during any of the four seasons, the summer weather…
Ear infections are a common malady affecting children as they grow. These infections are typically treated with antibiotics and clear quickly. If, however, your child's ear infections are frequent, your pediatrician may recommend inserting tubes. These small tubes measure a…
One of the things we all dread is when we can’t seem to shake a cold. After a while, we start to realize that it is probably not a cold, but something worse. It can turn into a chest infection…
Sometimes children get throat and ear infections over and over again, despite our best efforts. In some of these cases, tonsils and adenoids can be the culprit. Although having your child’s tonsils removed isn't the rite of passage it used…
Ah, spring – warm days, flowers blooming and sinusitis? Yes, the pressure behind your eyes is all too familiar and is often exacerbated in spring if you have any kind of allergy. Sinusitis is quite common among Americans and often…