Pediatric Nose and Throat Services
Have you noticed that your child has been experiencing nose or throat issues? Children commonly suffer from allergies or enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Read on to learn about these pediatric nose and throat problems and what can be done to remedy them. Allergies During the winter, we tend to spend more time indoors. This helps
3 Tips to Prevent Strep Throat
With the kids back in school, they are now more likely to bring home unwanted germs. One of the most common and unwelcome illnesses is strep throat. Since strep throat is a bacterial infection that is easily spread, it is important that you discuss with your children how to prevent this illness. Read on for
Signs You May Have a Deviated Septum
The septum is the bone and cartilage that separates the nasal cavity. When the septum is off center or crooked, it is known as a deviated septum. This can make breathing difficult or uncomfortable. If you think you or someone you know may have a deviated septum, read on to learn more about this condition.
When to See an ENT
When we have a sore throat or ear aches, we naturally think to visit our regular doctor. We know that ear, nose and throat doctors exist, but we may be confused as to what exactly they are for. Can your ear nose and throat doctor treat your sore throat or do they only handle large
What’s Causing Your Stuffy Nose?
No matter our age, we will all experience the annoyance of a stuffy nose multiple times throughout our lives. A stuffy nose can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, with a variety of reasons as to what is causing it. Below are three reasons that could be giving you a stuffy
An Overview of Balloon Sinuplasty™
If you suffer from chronic sinusitis, and sinus medications have proven to be ineffective in relieving your symptoms, you may be a candidate for Balloon Sinus Dilation, or more commonly known as Balloon Sinuplasty™. Before Balloon Sinus Dilation became an option to treat symptoms of sinusitis, there were only two available treatments: medication and invasive
Advantages of Balloon Sinuplasty™
Patients who suffer from sinusitis often suffer from facial pain, headaches, nasal congestion, sore throat, lack of energy, and more. These symptoms are caused by inflammation of the sinuses, which can lead to infection. Thankfully, there is a procedure to treat these uncomfortable symptoms: Balloon Sinus Dilation, or more commonly known as Balloon Sinuplasty™. When
Can Your Child Swim with Ear Tubes?
Children are at a higher risk for earaches and ear infections, which are caused by a viral infection. If a child is suffering from frequent ear infections, ear tubes may be required to be placed into their eardrums. These tubes can assist in lessening these ear infections, and work by allowing normal pressure behind the
What Causes Summer Allergies and How to Avoid Them
Summertime can be a time when many allergy triggers are present. Pollen, dust mites, molds and animals are often the main culprits in respiratory allergies, causing symptoms such as sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, scratchy throat, nasal congestion, and runny nose. Some of the worst summer allergy offenders include weeds such as ragweed, Russian thistle,
When is Dizziness a Sign of a Serious Problem?
Every now and then, patients in the Tuscaloosa area may experience a sensation of dizziness. If this happens infrequently, it may not be anything to worry about. However, if you are experiencing a sensation of dizziness often, it may be a more serious problem that needs to be evaluated by a doctor. There are many