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…
Signs Of A Deviated Septum A deviated septum is the term used for when the thin wall located between your two nasal passages in the center of your nose is pushed to one side. While there are some people who…
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…
What is Laryngitis? Laryngitis is a condition that affects the vocal cords and results in the loss of voice and the inflammation of the surrounding tissues. This ailment is typically transient and does not cause any serious health complications. In…
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…
Boise ENT Sinus & Snoring Specialists | ENT Doctor TL;DR: Botox for Vocal Cords Botox Uses: Beyond wrinkle treatment, botox helps with vocal cord disorders, improving voice quality. Conditions Treated: Spasmodic dysphonia: Causes vocal cord spasms, leading to hoarseness and…
The winter holidays are over, and for those who suffer from outdoor allergies, so is the vacation from worrying about nasal congestion. The wintertime respite from pollen and other plant generated allergens is about to give way to springtime stuffiness…
Snoring is a very common occurrence, affecting nearly 90 percent of adults at one point in their lives or another. Caused by vibrations in the tissues of the upper airway, the rattly sound (sometimes loud, sometimes soft) occurs during sleep,…