Do you periodically experience a tight, burning, or sore sensation in your chest, throat or stomach areas? Is that sensation accompanied by the bitter or sour taste of food or stomach acid? Maybe your voice becomes hoarse or sounds weird at the oddest times in the...
Swallowing is a reflex that generally develops before birth and continues doing so during infancy and childhood. Proper swallowing function involves the use of nerves and muscles in the mouth and throat. Swallowing dysfunction, also known as dysphagia, is very common...
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...
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...
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...
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...