Hearing loss and access to care. The current healthcare environment is very sensitive to issues of access. One of the problems we face is understanding what various parties mean when they speak of access. This problem has recently come to my attention regarding questions of access for patients to hearing aids. There are many reasons […]
I am a general otolaryngologist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the ears, nose, and throat. Though I treat patients in all areas of otolaryngology, of all ages, I have special interests in rhinology, otolaryngic allergy, pediatric otolaryngology, and head and neck cancer. I was born in Dothan, Alabama and spent my […]
“Doc, I got sinus!” We hear that statement a lot. Determining what a patient means by “sinus” is sometimes a challenge. Most people mean that they have nasal congestion and pressure. Some also have a feeling of nasal drainage. Many have sinus headaches. Some will present with the stuff they blow out of their nose. […]
One of the most anxiety producing events that may occur during a visit to the ENT is the nasal endoscopy or fiberoptic laryngoscopy. This is understandable. We are hard wired to avoid allowing foreign objects into our bodies, especially our noses. In addition, the endoscopy is done without general anesthesia -you are awake for this […]
There is a lot of confusion out there these days regarding what foods to eat. Eat this, not that. Well, now that may cause cancer in small rodents if taken in excess, so careful eating THAT. What’s an omnivore to do? So many options turns into so many possible land mines. Well, I hope that […]
One of the most anxiety producing events that may occur during a visit to the ENT is the nasal endoscopy or fiberoptic laryngoscopy. This is understandable. We are hard wired to avoid allowing foreign objects into our bodies, especially our noses. In addition, the endoscopy is done without general anesthesia -you are awake for this […]
Because of its prominent position on the face, the nose is one of the most injured areas of the head and neck. Whether from sports injuries, falls, or altercations, nasal fractures are a condition that otolaryngologist see quite often. The typical history of nasal trauma followed by nose bleeding and subsequent nasal obstruction, strongly suggests […]