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The Complete Guide to Tongue Ties and Frenotomy: What Every Parent Should Know

Welcoming a baby into the world is an incredible experience. But finding out your sweet new baby has a tongue tie can quickly send any parent into a whirlwind of stress and anxiety.

Parathyroid Exploration: From Surgery Prep to Recovery

Symptoms like weak bones, kidney stones, joint pain, and mental fog can make it very difficult to thrive in daily life. Few people realize an overactive parathyroid gland may be the culprit.

Tympanoplasty vs. Myringoplasty vs. TM Patch: Differences Explained

In many cases, a perforated eardrum will heal on its own. But if yours doesn’t, you may need surgery to repair the damage to protect your middle ear and improve your hearing.

Vocal Cord Stripping: Before, During, and After Your Procedure

If you’ve dealt with vocal cord conditions like irreversible swelling, polyps, or non-invasive cancer, you’re no stranger to the symptoms: chronic sore throat, difficulty speaking, or the irritating sensation of something stuck …

Before, During and After Your In-office Turbinate Resection

Hearing the words “turbinate resection” come out of your doctor’s mouth might make you want to run. We get it. It sounds intimidating!

Heterogeneous Thyroid: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Suppose you’ve been having trouble swallowing, or you feel pressure on your neck when lying flat. Or maybe you have a visible lump on one side of your neck, and you’re not quite sure what it is.

The Best Sleeping Position for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

As you age, your likelihood of being diagnosed with sleep apnea increases — people over 65 are twice more likely to need CPAP machines than younger people because of the loss of muscle tone that comes with aging. While this may …

A Surgeon Explains Deviated Septums & Sleep Apnea

A deviated septum and sleep apnea are two common medical conditions that affect your ability to breathe correctly. But are they related? Can a deviated septum cause sleep apnea?

Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear: Causes and Treatments

If you have sudden hearing loss in one ear, you’re right to be concerned, but it’s best not to jump to conclusions.

What Is an ENT Doctor and When Should You See One?

The human body is made up of a vast network of interconnected systems, a complex machine capable of healing itself, growing new tissue, and fighting off disease. It’s so complicated and mysterious that despite studying it for …

Can’t Breathe Through Your Nose When Lying Down?

Few things are as uncomfortable as being unable to breathe while you’re lying down.

When to Worry About Thyroid Nodules

Though thyroid nodules don’t make the news very often, they’re incredibly common.

A Doctor Gives 4 Tips for Flying With a Sinus Infection

If you’ve ever flown with a sinus infection, you’re probably not in a hurry to repeat the experience.

When Do We Recommend Combining Ear Tube Placement and Adenoid Removal?