We all know the misery of sinus pressure, a stuffy nose, or post-nasal drip. But when is a sinus infection just a temporary illness — and when is it something more serious? Here's what you should know. Acute vs. Chronic…
Understanding the Causes and What You Can Do Have you ever caught an unpleasant odor seemingly coming from your own nose and wondered what's causing it? As an ENT specialist, I see this concern frequently, and while it may be…
What To Do If Antibiotics Do Not Work for a Sinus Infection According to CNN, many cases of sinusitis (sinus infections) don't respond well-or at all-to traditional antibiotics. The reason your sinus infection might persist despite using antibiotics is because…
ENT VS Audiologist If you're dealing with hearing loss or other ear-related issues, you may be asking yourself, "Should I see an audiologist or an ENT first?" It's a common question. While an audiologist specializes in hearing issues and hearing…
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…
A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a small opening is made into the ear drum to drain fluid from the middle ear. An Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist (ENT) may recommend this procedure to drain this fluid and restore hearing…
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…
Have you ever heard that you shouldn't stick q-tips in your ears? Maybe you've even read the back of a box of q-tips. If so, you know that q-tips are not designed to clean your ears. Cleaning your ears with…
Childhood Ear Infections Ear infections make children feel miserable from the fever, pain, and trouble sleeping that they cause. Although all children usually get ear infections sooner or later, sometimes, they seem to happen a little too frequently. Anything more…
Boise ENT Sinus & Snoring Specialists | ENT Doctor Boise We are a caring office of ear, nose and throat professional physicians and support staff. Our policy is to educate our patients and explain what conditions they may be suffering…