Thyroid disease and difficulty swallowing

“Doctor, there is a lump in my throat.”  I hear these words from patients nearly every day that I am in the office.  There are many causes of difficulty swallowing and an abnormal sensation in the throat.  Sometimes the discomfort … Continue reading →

Night and Day

Pediatric otolaryngology or ENT is one of my favorite subspecialty practices.  I consider myself a “general ENT” because I manage a decent portion of all of the subspecialty areas—Ears (otology), nasal and sinus (rhinology), voice and swallowing (laryngology), allergy, and … Continue reading →

WE HEAR WITH OUR BRAINS

Good news! Our brains are always changing, which means we are always learning! Research indicates that the brain continually reorganizes itself by forming NEW CONNECTIONS between brain cells called neurons. This happens throughout our entire lifetimes! This process is known as … Continue reading →

Ear infections and Tubes

  April 23, 2012   I’m sure many will agree there is nothing more upsetting and frustrating then seeing your child sick all the time. Unfortunately I see this often with infants and toddlers that have recurring ear infections. Many … Continue reading →

Child Sleep Apnea

April 16, 2012 I don’t know how many times a parent brings their child into our clinic and says something like; “he snores louder than his father” or, “I can hear him snoring from my room and I’m at the … Continue reading →

Could My Child Have Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is known to affect 1 to 3 percent of children, but because there may be many unreported cases, could actually affect more. Sleep apnea can affect your child’s sleep and behavior and if left untreated can lead to … Continue reading →

Pneumococcal Vaccine

As an adult, do I need the PPSV vaccine? All adults 65 years of age and older. Anyone 2 through 64 years of age who has a long-term health problem such as: heart disease, lung disease, sickle cell disease, diabetes, … Continue reading →