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Ronald Ward
- Larkspur, California
- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
- Accepting new patients
Tinnitus: A Proposed Rating System for Workers' Compensation Claimants
By Ronald R. Ward, M. D. , F. A. C. S. (OTO/HNS) & Robert Sweetow, Ph. D. (Audiology) The United States Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates...
Chronic lifelong congestion, worse when talking for a long time?
Nasal congestion can be a physiologic, allergic, particulate irritant, chemical irritant, hypersensitive, anatomic, and neoplastic. Suggest seeing an ENT for opinion and treatment READ MORE
Nasal congestion can be a physiologic, allergic, particulate irritant, chemical irritant, hypersensitive, anatomic, and neoplastic. Suggest seeing an ENT for opinion and treatment options.
Sinus infections/post nasal drip?
You were taking Allegra, an antihistamine that is prescribed for allergic rhinitis. FYI, post-nasal drip is normal in most cases, except when it is not, depending on the nature READ MORE
You were taking Allegra, an antihistamine that is prescribed for allergic rhinitis. FYI, post-nasal drip is normal in most cases, except when it is not, depending on the nature of the drip, e.g. purulent, thick, bloody, etc. PND occurs because intranasal secretions move backward to the throat and are swallowed. Normal physiology. PND can worsen with dehydration, utterly, smoking, alcohol intake. exposure to airway irritants, infection, etc. You most likely do not have a sinus infection. Go see an ENT doctor, not your primary care physician. Drink at least two quarts of clear fluids per day. Don't smoke. No throat clearing. Get HEPA air filters for your living spaces.
Thyroid nodule?
You need to see an ENT doctor for evaluation, endoscopy, and potential imaging studies, e.g. CT candor MRI, or ultrasound.
Where is the pressure point for ear pain?
I am intrigued. What is the pressure point and what is supposed to do?
How long does it take for packing to dissolve in ear after surgery?
It is restorable, 4 weeks or longer. If non-resorbable must be removed by the surgeon using a microscope.
Ringing in left ear?
Several possible causations: A viral infection, acoustic trauma, aspirin/ibuprofen usage, head injury, microvascular cochlear injury, smoking, alcohol intake, numerous other medications READ MORE
Several possible causations: A viral infection, acoustic trauma, aspirin/ibuprofen usage, head injury, microvascular cochlear injury, smoking, alcohol intake, numerous other medications which are associated with tinnitus. Advise to see ENT for evaluation and audiogram.
I used cold water from my fridge in my neti pot. Will I get PSE or get nasal damage?
You mean "encephalopathy"? No.
Ear pain?
Most likely temporomandibular joint problem. if you are jowling, stop. No gum chewing, no hard candies. Stay on soft foods for awhile. May be grinding teeth in sleep. See ENT to READ MORE
Most likely temporomandibular joint problem. if you are jowling, stop. No gum chewing, no hard candies. Stay on soft foods for awhile. May be grinding teeth in sleep. See ENT to look at your ear, then the dentist for a night guard splint.
My ear canal is hurting?
Could be osteomas from cold water swimming. Do not use Q-tips. Get an ENT microscopic evaluation.
Strep throat?
Difficult to tell looking at the photo. May be a viral infection. Tongue surface looked to be covered with whitish material. Advise to brush tongue with baking soda, dilute baking READ MORE
Difficult to tell looking at the photo. May be a viral infection. Tongue surface looked to be covered with whitish material. Advise to brush tongue with baking soda, dilute baking soda gargles (one 1/2 tsp in 8 oz of water, get some anesthetic lozenges. if not improving in next 2 days, go back to your MD. No smoking, no alcohol, no spicy foods
I have a fever during the day only?
Normal body temperatures vary between 97 and 99. If the temperature is greater than 100.4, this is an indication of illness or infection. Best to check with your primary care physician. READ MORE
Normal body temperatures vary between 97 and 99. If the temperature is greater than 100.4, this is an indication of illness or infection. Best to check with your primary care physician.
Lost voice?
She needs to see a laryngologist (ENT) for evaluation and flexible endoscopy. Possibilities include vocal fold swelling, vocal fold polyp, vocal fold hemorrhage/hematoma, arytenoid READ MORE
She needs to see a laryngologist (ENT) for evaluation and flexible endoscopy. Possibilities include vocal fold swelling, vocal fold polyp, vocal fold hemorrhage/hematoma, arytenoid dilation, vocal fold paralysis. Find an MD who specializes in voice issues.
Neck artery?
Most likely the Carotid bulb. Differcation point of carotid artery in lateral neck.
Throat issues?
Your photo reveals submucosal lymphoid tissue. This is indicative of upper airway allergies. Could do trial of Zyrtec and Mucinex to see if symptoms are better. Drink at least READ MORE
Your photo reveals submucosal lymphoid tissue. This is indicative of upper airway allergies. Could do trial of Zyrtec and Mucinex to see if symptoms are better. Drink at least two-quarters of water per day. No smoking anything. If symptoms persist see an ENT and/or allergist.
I'm seeing the pulse in my neck?
The extreme tiredness could well be a side effect of the Methadone. The list of potential side effects is quite long. Are you taking other medications as well? If you are thin READ MORE
The extreme tiredness could well be a side effect of the Methadone. The list of potential side effects is quite long. Are you taking other medications as well? If you are thin or under weight, you may see venous pulsations and dilatations more than normal or overweight individuals. Advise seeing internist or cardiologist.
Foreign object in the ear canal?
May be some mild inflammation in the canal causing residual FB sensation. I will assume that the doctor used a microscope when he/she cleaned the ear out and did not injure the READ MORE
May be some mild inflammation in the canal causing residual FB sensation. I will assume that the doctor used a microscope when he/she cleaned the ear out and did not injure the canal skin in the process. You could instill some 3% peroxide in the involved ear for 10-15 seconds and then gently irrigate the canal with warm water or in the shower. If this does not work or if not better in a few days, take the child back to the ENT.
Nasal congestion?
First, what did the allergist say? There are several types of congestion: inflammatory, enlarged turbinates, post-traumatic, autonomic, hypersensitivity, vasomotor, etc. Best to READ MORE
First, what did the allergist say? There are several types of congestion: inflammatory, enlarged turbinates, post-traumatic, autonomic, hypersensitivity, vasomotor, etc. Best to see an ENT for evaluation.
My ear hurts and the right side of my face is red?
Any more photos? Unlikely due to sinus problem. Could be undiagnosed parotid gland inflammatory process, chronic steph. infection. Was the MRI performed with contrast to visualize READ MORE
Any more photos? Unlikely due to sinus problem. Could be undiagnosed parotid gland inflammatory process, chronic steph. infection. Was the MRI performed with contrast to visualize the vascular structures? The pain is most likely due to trigeminal nerve irritation. Could try a course of prednisone and clindamycin. Send more information
Weird multiple corn nut shaped masses that itch and move?
Probably epithelial cell collections (tonsillitis). Usually harmful, but can pain pain, infection, and halitosis. Can be gargled out or dissected out of tonsil with appropriate READ MORE
Probably epithelial cell collections (tonsillitis). Usually harmful, but can pain pain, infection, and halitosis. Can be gargled out or dissected out of tonsil with appropriate instrument
Is a dorsal hump considered a defect?
I will assume you are referring to a nasal dorsal hump. The answer is no unless it is posttraumatic. It is a genetically-inherited, ethnic variant.
