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John Loucks
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Dr. John Loucks is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Loucks specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
55 years
Experience
John Loucks
- Owensboro, KY
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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My ears are horrible and making life miserable. What should I do
Possibly this is an external ear canal infection and oral antibiotics are not helpful. an external ear drop like cortisporin otic may be helpful. Keep the ear canal dry as water READ MORE
Possibly this is an external ear canal infection and oral antibiotics are not helpful. an external ear drop like cortisporin otic may be helpful. Keep the ear canal dry as water will feed the infection. another possibility this could be canal eczema and you may benefit from steroid creme usage.
What are the dangers of your ears going numb from the cold?
This sounds like early frost bite, Be very careful with cold exposure.
What causes enlarged tonsils?
There isn't any particular problem that would cause tonsillar enlargement. However if the change has been rather sudden, asymmetric and painful I would want to seek medical
What causes random inner ear pain?
Random ear pain may be from eustachian tube dysfunction because of a cold or congestion but more likely it originate from the jaw joint, more information would be helpful in determining READ MORE
Random ear pain may be from eustachian tube dysfunction because of a cold or congestion but more likely it originate from the jaw joint, more information would be helpful in determining the cause.
What causes a whooshing fan sound in your ear?
The sound you are hearing is most likely from a blood vessel that is adjacent to the ear structure. It is often related to position and usually of short duration. If it persists READ MORE
The sound you are hearing is most likely from a blood vessel that is adjacent to the ear structure. It is often related to position and usually of short duration. If it persists or is constant I would want it checked out.
Should I take my daughter to a doctor for a sore throat?
Most sore throats are of viral origin associated with a low grade fever and malaise.These usually last two to three days and resolve with symptomatic treatment. Usually the throat READ MORE
Most sore throats are of viral origin associated with a low grade fever and malaise.These usually last two to three days and resolve with symptomatic treatment. Usually the throat is red and irritated, if there is a whitish patches it would suggest a bacterial infection and a visit to the doctor for antibiotic therapy would be appropriate.
Water in both ears for a week
I would guess that you also have some ear wax that is contributing to the problem. If it does not resolve you might need to have your ears cleaned. <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
Why do I produce so much ear wax every few months in the last few years?
Some people just produce more wax than others but it does not have any medical significance. It may be a problem now but that does not mean it will be a problem in the future.
Can hearing be corrected?
First you have to find out what type of a problem the child is having as there are multiple reasons that would explain why your child has bad hearing. A hearing examination from READ MORE
First you have to find out what type of a problem the child is having as there are multiple reasons that would explain why your child has bad hearing. A hearing examination from an audiologist would be where you would want to start. Once we know what the problem is then we can find the right solution.
Why?
You are passing air through the eustachian tube, this tube connects the throat with the middle ear and helps equalize pressure in the middle ear. If it is uncomfortable it suggest READ MORE
You are passing air through the eustachian tube, this tube connects the throat with the middle ear and helps equalize pressure in the middle ear. If it is uncomfortable it suggest that there is some swelling of the tissues within this space. An antihistamine on a regular basis should prove helpful
What could be wrong with my ears?
Crackling in the ears does not suggest Meniere's. The crackling is from the Eustachian tube which connects the throat with the ear. Swelling within the tube allows fluid in the READ MORE
Crackling in the ears does not suggest Meniere's. The crackling is from the Eustachian tube which connects the throat with the ear. Swelling within the tube allows fluid in the middle ear space to and is the cause of the crackling and discomfort. Try holding your nose and blowing to make your ear pop. I would also suggest an antihistamine to help resolve the swelling in the eustachian tube.Hope this is of some help. Without an exam this is the best I can do. Do get a hearing test and be aware of a high frequency hearing loss this would be most common in your age group and is related to noise exposure {loud music, ear buds}I
Spot in throat
Most likely it is a "tonsil stone" which is nothing more than a cyst.. If it becomes bothersome it can be easily extracted.
Spot in throat
What you describe is certainly consistent with a "tonsil stone". This is a benign condition but at times can be an irritation.....
What do I have on my ear?
It would not be unusual to have a cyst or a small pimple on the skin of your ear. Treat it like you treat other skin lesions.
My ears are clogged and this morning I blew my nose, it had blood?
Tis the season, allergies. The lining of your nose and eustachian tube is swollen and or dry.Some relief should come with using an antihistamine {allegra,zyrtec} and a saline nasal READ MORE
Tis the season, allergies. The lining of your nose and eustachian tube is swollen and or dry.Some relief should come with using an antihistamine {allegra,zyrtec} and a saline nasal spray Continue use through the season.
Which antibiotic is best for a child's throat infection?
The drug of choice would be ampicillin {Amoxil} if no drug allergies are known.
Ear pains and headache?
The origin of the pain is most likely from the jaw joint and not the ear persa unless there is a fracture I would expect symptoms to resolve over the next several days.
Acid reflux?
Antacids,bland diet, elevate the head of your bed, all will be of some value in treating reflux. If these things are of little help I would want to look for an underlying cause READ MORE
Antacids,bland diet, elevate the head of your bed, all will be of some value in treating reflux. If these things are of little help I would want to look for an underlying cause of the reflux.
Can I use estrogen drops or cream in my nose?
Empty nose syndrome is a relatively new diagnosis and is the result of chronic irritation or overly aggressive surgery involving the lining of the nose, I know of no treatment READ MORE
Empty nose syndrome is a relatively new diagnosis and is the result of chronic irritation or overly aggressive surgery involving the lining of the nose, I know of no treatment as of now, so anything that helps is worth using. Steroids mau help some but I would not use them indefinitely. Saline nasal sprays may give you some relief.
Vein next to my ear?
That is the auricular artery and of no significance as far as a problem.
