The Know About The Nose
When you think about your nose, what comes to mind? Sense of smell? Breathing? Although the nose takes a leading role in both of those answers, there is so much more! Here are some simple, yet fascinating facts, everyone should know about their nose: Your nose is an air filter The nose helps filter and […]
What’s That Ringing Sound?
It is estimated that over 50 million Americans have experienced the occasional buzzing, ringing, hissing or beating noise in their ears. Usually this is after the individual is exposed to loud or continuous noises such as a music concert, large crowd, or the use of headphones- which most of us have experienced in our teenage […]
Thyroid Problems: How an ENT Can Help
Many people do not associate an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor with thyroid issues. However, problems with the thyroid, such as thyroid nodules, are commonly seen by ENTs. After all, the thyroid is located in the throat, and ENTs are throat experts! The thyroid is located at the bottom of the neck and produces and […]
Under Pressure? Sinus pressure, that is!
What are sinuses exactly? Glad you asked! Your sinuses consist of hollow cavities within your skull, and most of the sinus cavities are less than an inch wide. In your cheekbones are the maxillary sinuses while the frontal sinuses are the in the center of the forehead. Between the eyes are your ethmoid sinuses. The […]