Otosclerosis is a rare condition that affects a bone in the inner ear (usually the stapes bone) and leads to hearing loss. Approximately 3 million Americans suffer from otosclerosis. While both men and women can develop otosclerosis, women are at a higher risk for this condition. In most cases, otosclerosis develops at a young age. […]
Your eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin tissue that separates your outer ear canal from your middle ear. Noise and sounds cause the eardrum to vibrate, which then ultimately leads to nerve impulses being sent along the auditory nerve to the brain so you can hear. An eardrum perforation, also known […]
An allergic reaction to allergens such as grass, pollen, dust, and animal dander is known as allergic rhinitis. When it is caused by seasonal allergens, it is often referred to as hay fever. The American Academy of Allergy & Immunology has found that approximately 8 percent of adults in the United States experience some type […]
Swimmer’s ear, which is referred to in the medical industry as otitis externa, is when the external ear canal becomes inflamed, usually as a result of an infection. Children with swimmer’s ear will usually tug, scratch, or pull on their ear or they will complain of pain or itching in their ear. It is called […]
Cerebrospinal Fluid, typically known as CSF, is the cushioning liquid that fills the space between your brain and the encasing layer of tissue know as the dura. The dura and the bone that separates it from the sinuses can develop a breach that allows fluid to leak into the sinuses and emerge as a clear […]
Your septum refers to the cartilage in your nose that separates your left nostril from your right nostril. For most people, the septum is centered, dividing the nostrils evenly so that each nostril is approximately the same size. When the septum is substantially uneven, a deviated septum exists. Causes of a Deviated Septum People are […]
While many people refer to the procedure as a “nose job,” Rhinoplasty, as it’s known in medical terms, is a surgical procedure intended to change the structure of the nose. This may be performed for purely aesthetic reasons (to look more appealing) or for functional reasons (to breathe more easily). Efforts to reshape the nose […]
A partial or complete loss of smell is known as anosmia. While anosmia is rarely serious, it can interfere with your quality of life. If you’re living with anosmia, you may have trouble tasting foods and lack the desire to eat. Unfortunately, this can spiral into serious issues like malnutrition, weight loss, and even depression. […]
Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Painvoxmdtemplate2019-12-26T01:43:10+00:00 The joint that connects your lower jaw (mandible) to your skull is referred to as the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ allows you to open and close your jaw so you can eat, speak, and breathe through your mouth. TMJ pain commonly refers to TMJ disorders that cause pain, tenderness, and […]
We want to give you all an update on our plan to resume normal office hours on May 1st. This includes moving forward with surgeries. For the past month, we have limited patient care through telehealth appointments, with exceptions for urgent problems that required traditional visits. While we are thankful for the telehealth platform there […]
Chronic Rhinitisvoxmdtemplate2020-05-11T16:01:41+00:00 If you suffer from persistent runny nose, nasal and sinus congestion, and post-nasal drip – even when you don’t have a cold or sinus infection – it’s possible you have a condition medically known as chronic rhinitis. Learn more about this condition and what treatments are available for it. What is Chronic Rhinitis? […]
Sleeping Disorders, Snoring, and Sleep Apneavoxmdtemplate2019-12-26T01:44:39+00:00 Sleep apnea refers to when you’re breathing frequently stops and starts during sleep. The three types of sleep apnea are as follows: Obstructive Sleep Apnea – most common form of sleep apnea that is a result of the throat muscles relaxing. Central Sleep Apnea – less common form of […]
Smell and taste disorders are usually not life threatening, but they can affect your quality of life. Your senses of smell and taste are linked, if a disorder affects one, it will usually affect the other sense as well. If you’re suffering from impaired taste, don’t worry too much, as it’s rare to lose your […]
Earwax, or cerumen, is produced naturally by your body and secreted by glands in the outer portions of your ear canals. Earwax is your body’s defense mechanism that cleans and protects your ear canals from dust, dirt, and bacteria. Normally, excess earwax leaves the ear canal naturally. If your glands produce too much earwax, or […]