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What Is the Most Common ENT Emergency?
Nosebleeds, at times, can bleed so profusely that they seem more serious than usual and can be frightening to deal with at home. Nosebleeds are so prevalent that up to 60 percent of the population has them. Though common and typically normal, it's not unheard of for...
What Allergies Are Worse in the Summer?
During the summer, most people spend more time outdoors to enjoy the heat, scenic views, seasonal activities, and sunny weather. The season is also one of the most dreaded times of the year for people with certain allergies. Elevated temperatures and humidity levels...
What Happens at Your First ENT Appointment for Snoring?
Snoring is more than a sleep disturbance and a relationship killer for some. It’s a common condition that impacts over 90% of adults and 27% of children at some point in their lives. Though occasional snoring episodes are usually nothing to worry about, persistent or...
Can an ENT Doctor Fix Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is very commonly associated with excessive loud snoring nightly and occurs frequently. Although frustrating, it's far from being the most significant or noticeable impact the condition has on your life. The ENT experts at C/V ENT Surgical Group are highly...
What Are the Possible Long-Term Effects of Sleep Apnea?
You may suffer from sleep apnea if you frequently snore or wake up feeling tired and unrested. Sleep apnea impacts up to 30 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 70, according to the American Academy Sleep Academy. Though various sleep apnea treatments are...
How Do I Know If It’s Just a Cold or Seasonal Allergies?
For some, it seems like allergy season is a year-round event. When symptoms strike, the most common assumption is that it’s a cold or mild respiratory infection when it really could be seasonal allergies or something else. If you normally experience allergy or cold...
The Top 6 Most Common Diseases of the Ear
Ears are among the most important parts of your body. Your ears help keep you balanced and oriented when you walk and move. They also capture sounds so you can understand the environment and communicate with those around you. But when problems arise that endanger...
10 Common Throat Disorders
Your throat, also called the pharynx transports food and fluids from your mouth into the esophagus and stomach for digestion. It also enables airflow to the windpipe and larynx. At this point in your life, you’re probably aware of what it's like to have the occasional...
5 Common Signs You Have a Deviated Septum
Nasal septum deviation is a physical disorder of the nose involving a displacement of the nasal septum. It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of the population has a deviated septum. While mild deviations are generally no cause for alarm, most people with a deviated...