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Read Our Septoplasty Recovery and Aftercare Guide

Read Our Septoplasty Recovery and Aftercare Guide

Septoplasty, also known as nasal septum repair, is an outpatient procedure designed to correct a crooked or deviated septum. While there may be no visible signs of deformity, you or a loved one may have noticed constant unilateral or bilateral nasal obstruction....

Septoplasty for Snoring – Why, When, and How It’s Performed

Septoplasty for Snoring – Why, When, and How It’s Performed

Snoring can affect your quality of life, and that of your partner. The loss of sleep quality can impact every aspect of your life – your short and long-term health, your productivity, and your relationships. There are a number of causes of snoring, and one of them is...

The Dangerous Side of Snoring – Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Dangerous Side of Snoring – Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Snoring is one of those things that most people think happens. It's estimated that 25% of all Americans routinely snore. Some people have snored their entire life, while others never snore. What many don't realize is that if the snoring is the result of obstructive...

The Most Common Types of Treatment Options for Dysphonia

The Most Common Types of Treatment Options for Dysphonia

At some point in your life, you've likely experienced some dysphonia. Dysphonia, in its simplest terms, is a change in your voice, usually characterized as hoarseness. It's common to experience hoarseness when you have a cold or when you overwork your vocal cords. In...

Causes Of Thyroid Nodules and Its Treatment Options

Causes Of Thyroid Nodules and Its Treatment Options

A diagnosis or even the suspicion of thyroid nodules can raise a lot of questions and concerns in people, and understandably so. There is a lot to know about thyroid nodules, and familiarizing yourself with the statistics, symptoms, and treatment options can help you...

Find Out When To Visit An ENT Specialist For Your Child

Find Out When To Visit An ENT Specialist For Your Child

As a parent, one of your main endeavors in life is keeping your child healthy and happy. But what if your child is suffering from frequent ear infections or sore throats? What if they seem to have difficulty hearing? Are those kinds of ailments just a part of...

Common Symptoms of Tonsillitis and Treatment Options

Common Symptoms of Tonsillitis and Treatment Options

You woke up this morning with a sore throat and a fever. It's difficult to swallow and the lymph nodes in your neck feel swollen. Is this tonsillitis? What caused it? Is there an effective treatment that can make you feel better fast or are you going to have to just...

Swollen Lymph Nodes? Here are Your Treatment Options

Swollen Lymph Nodes? Here are Your Treatment Options

Swollen lymph nodes are a painful symptom that can come from multiple causes. Generally, if you have swollen lymph nodes (known as lymphadenitis) they are a result of bacterial or viral infection. In many cases, they will return to normal when you get over the...