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Why shouldn't I use cotton swabs?
You may just as likely end up pushing wax deeper into your ear canals where it will likely not ever come out by itself. Less likely, you’ll injury your ear canal skin or ear drum. READ MORE
You may just as likely end up pushing wax deeper into your ear canals where it will likely not ever come out by itself. Less likely, you’ll injury your ear canal skin or ear drum.
Why was I prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection? Don't I need drops?
It’s a legitimate concern. Ear infections are notoriously mis- (and over) diagnosed. It’s also impossible to say without a proper exam. Most antibiotics carry little risk, however. READ MORE
It’s a legitimate concern. Ear infections are notoriously mis- (and over) diagnosed. It’s also impossible to say without a proper exam. Most antibiotics carry little risk, however. Either make a choice or get a second opinion.
Strange taste in mouth after strep throat--is this normal?
Probably. Antibiotics and changes to the oral flora can do things like this. Doubtful that food/drink choices are important.
I had a balloon sinuplasty and symptoms are coming back. Do I need it again?
You’d probably need a sinus CT and/or an endoscopic sinus exam to determine this.
Are these crackling sounds in my ear from TMJ?
Likely this is still the TMJ issue. These are often chronic problems that flare-up from time to time. Sometimes people need to have oral appliances adjusted, have more therapy, READ MORE
Likely this is still the TMJ issue. These are often chronic problems that flare-up from time to time. Sometimes people need to have oral appliances adjusted, have more therapy, etc.
Why does my head hurt when I blow my nose?
When you blow your nose you force air into your sinuses. In an otherwise normal/healthy sinus, the air just comes right back out. In an inflamed and partially obstructed sinus, READ MORE
When you blow your nose you force air into your sinuses. In an otherwise
normal/healthy sinus, the air just comes right back out. In an inflamed
and partially obstructed sinus, you may force air in and that air may have
a hard time getting out, leaving a positive pressure in a given sinus.
This may be uncomfortable. Other explanations may exist, but this seems a
likely one in this case.
normal/healthy sinus, the air just comes right back out. In an inflamed
and partially obstructed sinus, you may force air in and that air may have
a hard time getting out, leaving a positive pressure in a given sinus.
This may be uncomfortable. Other explanations may exist, but this seems a
likely one in this case.
Alzheimer's and loss of smell?
These may or may not be connected. Most people lose the acuity of their sense of smell with age, some more than others depending upon their genetics. Some viruses can also damage READ MORE
These may or may not be connected. Most people lose the acuity of their
sense of smell with age, some more than others depending upon their
genetics. Some viruses can also damage the sense of smell. There are many
other ways that smell can be damaged, lost or attenuated. He would need to
see an Otolaryngologist for assessment.
sense of smell with age, some more than others depending upon their
genetics. Some viruses can also damage the sense of smell. There are many
other ways that smell can be damaged, lost or attenuated. He would need to
see an Otolaryngologist for assessment.
