What Does an ENT Doctor Do?
ENT doctors, formally known as otolaryngologists, are medical specialists who focus on addressing conditions and illnesses impacting the ears, noses, and throats of patients.
ENT doctors, formally known as otolaryngologists, are medical specialists who focus on addressing conditions and illnesses impacting the ears, noses, and throats of patients.
On September 17, 2020, Dr. Meyers and his team of researchers published an article entitled, “Lowering the transmission and spread of human coronavirus” in the Journal of Virology. Their goal was to see if they were able to reduce viruses with common household items.
The nose is one of the most versatile organs of the body. It cleans the air we breathe to prevent infection. When you smoke a cigarette, you are not only destroying your lungs, but you are also destroying the nasal passages from doing their job to prevent illness.
The nose is one of the most versatile organs of the body. It cleans the air we breathe to prevent infection. When you smoke a cigarette, you are not only destroying your lungs, but you are also destroying the nasal passages from doing their job to prevent illness.
If you are currently experiencing problems related to your sinuses, your physician may prescribe a decongestant spray. However, if the doctor you are consulting with is not an ENT and they think you need to be treated for a deviated septum, they may refer you to an ears, nose, and throat specialist who can provide additional consultation and treatment.
As Arizona’s leading clinic for all things related to Ear, Nose and Throat, the providers at Sinus and Allergy Wellness Center recommend that their patients perform a sinus nasal rinse 1-2 times per day. A sinus rinse is an easy process that you can do at home.
Sinus congestion on its own can be terribly uncomfortable, leading to painful pressure in your face, but it can also lead to problems in other areas, such as headaches, and, yes, tooth pain. As our name implies, at Sinus & Allergy Wellness Center, Dr. Franklyn Gergits and our team specialize in issues that affect your sinuses.
How productive was your last “increasing workplace productivity” meeting? How many new productivity-boosting practices and apps have you spent time and money putting in place? Here’s some advice from your neighborhood otolaryngologist: ditch the fruitless meetings, cancel your wasteful productivity software, and invest in allergy drops.
Some old wives’ tales have only become more absurd as our understanding of science and medicine continues to improve. The “five second rule” is generally not observed as a truth among adults, and it’s taken about as seriously as the notion that chewing gum can stick to the stomach for seven years.
Imagine trying to catch your trophy while your fishing buddy is sneezing excessively. Goodbye, fish! Seasonal allergies can cause airway irritation that could be as minor as an occasional sneeze to a serious life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. It is estimated that one in four Americans suffer from allergies.