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Ronald Ward

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Dr. Ronald Ward is a top Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) in Larkspur, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Ronald Ward is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Ronald Ward is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Ronald Ward is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Larkspur, California, Dr. Ronald Ward is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
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53 years Experience
Ronald Ward
  • Larkspur, California
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
  • Accepting new patients

Neck pain when swallowing?

First you need to see ENT. Get Barium swallow study with videofluoroscopy. May need esophageal endoscopy. Could try a proton pump inhibitor, e.g. prilosec. But do be seen

Throat irritation for months?

Could be a food irritant or food allergy. If you are a mouth breather when sleeping, could be drying of the mucosa of your throat. Have you tried using Flonase nasal spray? Stop READ MORE
Could be a food irritant or food allergy. If you are a mouth breather when sleeping, could be drying of the mucosa of your throat. Have you tried using Flonase nasal spray? Stop all alcohol intake for three weeks. And smoking including marijuana. Could use lozenges to stimulate saliva production.

Palpitations?

Could be a vascular malformation or a neuromuscular disorder. Best to see ENT. Further evaluation may be indicated, i.e., MRI, etc.

At what temperature should you give a child ibuprofen?

Type in Drugs.com. You can read their material

How do you sleep when you hear ringing noises?

Turn on a radio at bedtime to override or cancel out the tinnitus. If it is affecting other activities of living see ENT. Hearing aids have been used to manage tinnitus. Severe READ MORE
Turn on a radio at bedtime to override or cancel out the tinnitus. If it is affecting other activities of living see ENT. Hearing aids have been used to manage tinnitus. Severe cases may require mild sedatives, cognitive therapy, tinnitus maskers. No caffeine, alcohol, smoking, aspirin or ibuprofen

What are the symptoms of nerve damage in the ear?

Depends on which nerve you are referring to. Symptoms can include hearing loss, facial muscle dysfunction, decreased sense of taste, decreased sensory sensation

Same problems after surgery on gland?

Sounds like Trigeminal neuralgia mediated by the 5th cranial either from the auriculotemporal branch, or maybe via the lingual nerve branch. Other innervation comes from C3, the READ MORE
Sounds like Trigeminal neuralgia mediated by the 5th cranial either from the auriculotemporal branch, or maybe via the lingual nerve branch. Other innervation comes from C3, the 9th and 10th cranial nerves. Seventh cranial nerve has chord tympani branch. Have not heard of chords tympani nerve neuritis. Can be injured in ear surgery. Best to see a neurologist. Why did you have the gland removed? What was the rationale?

How long does nasal congestion last in babies?

Depends on causation. You could use bulb (ribber) syringe for suctioning and irrigation with saline solution.

Swallowing is hurting and nearly impossible?

You may have fungal pharyngitis/esophagitis. i.e. Candida. Do oral rinses with baking soda, 1/2 tsp. in glass of lukewarm water. No alcohol, no sugar. See ENT for evaluation

How to help my throat pain?

Look for an ENT office open in your area today

Is it safe to send my child to school?

Assuming you are referring to the COVID-19 situation. Generally speaking no. Depends on his school setting, the full cooperation of all the children with required hygiene measures, READ MORE
Assuming you are referring to the COVID-19 situation. Generally speaking no. Depends on his school setting, the full cooperation of all the children with required hygiene measures, appropriate distancing, hand washing, masks, home protection when he returns each day, whether or not there are vulnerable children and adults in household, protection of teachers, overall plans by school and school district, and the list goes on. I wish you the best.

What causes frequent ear pain in children?

Most common cause is Eustachian tube dysfunction which leads to negative pressure in middle ear. See ENT

Why does my daughter hear a clicking sound?

Could be the jaw (temporomandibular) joint. Rarely this sound may come from muscle spasm of the small muscles connected to the middle ear bones. Stop gum chewing, hard candies. READ MORE
Could be the jaw (temporomandibular) joint. Rarely this sound may come from muscle spasm of the small muscles connected to the middle ear bones. Stop gum chewing, hard candies. May need to see dentist for a night guard for grinding.

Sinus or allergy problem?

Sounds like you need more aggressive medical management, i.e. Allergy consult, desensitization, steroid nasal sprays, saline irrigations, HEA filters, maybe occasional prednisone READ MORE
Sounds like you need more aggressive medical management, i.e. Allergy consult, desensitization, steroid nasal sprays, saline irrigations, HEA filters, maybe occasional prednisone therapy.

Bleach Inhalation?

You're describing an inflammatory nasal condition related to irritant exposure.

What does it mean if you cough up a bit of blood?

Depending on the site of the bleeding. Should see ENT for endoscopy. If no site identified, see your internist. Your youth is in your favor that there is no serious pathology.

I am diabetic then one month ago I suffered serious dizziness or spinning?

Sturgeon? You need to see an ENT physician. With little information, this sounds like labyrinthitis, Meniere's disease, or vestibular migraine. Is your diabetes under control?

Nosebleeds?

A numbers of possible etiologies: Nose picking, increased blood flow when having periods, aspirin, ibuprofen, nasal septal deviation with desiccation of mucosa, trauma, bleeding READ MORE
A numbers of possible etiologies: Nose picking, increased blood flow when having periods, aspirin, ibuprofen, nasal septal deviation with desiccation of mucosa, trauma, bleeding disorder, recent intranasal infection, unlikely tumor. See ENT if recurs.

My son has ear pain after picking wax from his ear?

Probably has injury to ear canal. Stop all picking forever. If pain persists, see ENT.

Vibrating Sound?

Unusual symptom. At worst it could be a vascular malformation of the brain. Best to see ENT doctor for evaluation.