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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.
53 years Experience
Ronald Ward
  • Larkspur, California
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
  • Accepting new patients

High Body Temperature?

Normal variation is 97.5F to 100.4 F. If over 101.0F, probably should have pediatrician check

Why is the COVID-19 infection rate so low in children?

First, not very many children have been tested. Children do not live in nursing hones, jails and packing plants. Most healthy children do have under have underlying, pre-existing READ MORE
First, not very many children have been tested. Children do not live in nursing hones, jails and packing plants. Most healthy children do have under have underlying, pre-existing heart, lung, or other organ system disorders. Children are serving as untested. asymptomatic vectors of disease transmission to grandma et al. If children were dying at the rate of the elderly population, mothers would be storming the WH

Can a sore throat last for months?

More likely allergic in nature or exposure to airway irritants. Should see ENT.

I have a habit cough?

You can re-train yourself to swallow every time you are going to cough, carry a water bottle, drink water every time you have urge to cough. Should be drinking two quarters of READ MORE
You can re-train yourself to swallow every time you are going to cough, carry a water bottle, drink water every time you have urge to cough. Should be drinking two quarters of water a day under normal requirements.

Lingering cough for 2 months?

Differential diagnosis includes, however not limited to, gastrointestinal reflux, mycoplasma pneumonia, TB, mild congestive hear failure, allergy, airway contaminant exposure, READ MORE
Differential diagnosis includes, however not limited to, gastrointestinal reflux, mycoplasma pneumonia, TB, mild congestive hear failure, allergy, airway contaminant exposure, chronic sinusitis, etc. Best to have chest x-ray and ENT and pulmonary exams.

Why is my body burning with no fever?

Probable vasodilation. From food or medication. Niacin can do this

Do I need antibiotics for a throat infection?

Most sore throats are viral, i.e about 90%. Antibiotics indicated if super infection with bacteria. See you LMD

When should you have sinus surgery?

When all reasonable attempts to control situation have failed while under ENT care

How do you get rid of tinnitus?

Acoustic trauma, viral infection, some medications. Many other causations

How do you unclog swimmer's ear?

See ENT for exam and ear clearing

How painful is a ruptured eardrum?

The middle ear infection is probably causing the pain, nor the perforation. Keep ear dry. See ENT

Why does my daughter keep getting swimmer's ear?

Repeated chlorine in ear canals. Washing out of protective cerumen and normal ear canal flora. Need to to irrigate ears with water in shower. after swimming, Can use acetasol ear READ MORE
Repeated chlorine in ear canals. Washing out of protective cerumen and normal ear canal flora. Need to to irrigate ears with water in shower. after swimming, Can use acetasol ear drops after swimming to re-acidify

Will swimmer's ear go away by itself?

If you have a lapse of exposure to pool water for several weeks

What causes a nosebleed?

In your age group, probably nose picking and nasal tissue dryness.

What does it mean when blood comes out of your ear?

Assuming that you have not had a skull fraction, the most common reasons would by Q-tip trauma from cleaning or an eardrum perforation from infection or blunt ear trauma,

How do you treat pus in the ear?

See ENT. May need ear canal cleaning, ear drops and/or oral antibiotics

What causes pain in the upper throat?

Probable nasopharyngitis