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Ronald Ward
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53 years
Experience
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...
How do treat a severely stuffy nose?
Could be rhinitis medicantosa. See ENT for nasal exam to check for anatomic defects, polyps, lesions, etc. If RM, I treat with prednisone, tapering over ten days, then switch to READ MORE
Could be rhinitis medicantosa. See ENT for nasal exam to check for anatomic defects, polyps, lesions, etc. If RM, I treat with prednisone, tapering over ten days, then switch to a corticosteroid nasal spray for two more weeks. No more Afrin.
I have coughing and choking in sleep with trach hole in my throat?
You have a permanent tracheostomy? Symptoms appear to be aspiration-related, i.e secretions getting into larynx and trachea, which is triggering airway protective reflexes. See READ MORE
You have a permanent tracheostomy? Symptoms appear to be aspiration-related, i.e secretions getting into larynx and trachea, which is triggering airway protective reflexes. See you internist or pulmonologist. Elevated head of bed may help, No late meals. Omeprazole may relieve reflux symptoms. No smoking. Limit caffeine intake.
Why do I have ear tip pain?
Options are focal neuralgia, post-traumatic, post-UV exposure. If you have sensitive skin, use sunscreen. Ibuprofen may give you relief, also topical cortisone preparations. Wear READ MORE
Options are focal neuralgia, post-traumatic, post-UV exposure. If you have sensitive skin, use sunscreen. Ibuprofen may give you relief, also topical cortisone preparations. Wear a hat outside.
Ear infection?
You need to have an ENT look at the ear with a microscope. He/She can clean to ear canal of debris and have look at the eardrum. Depending on what they find, a wick may be inserted READ MORE
You need to have an ENT look at the ear with a microscope. He/She can clean to ear canal of debris and have look at the eardrum. Depending on what they find, a wick may be inserted in the ear canal, you may be prescribed ear drops, and told to keep ear dry. Stop using Q-tips forever if you do use them. No chemical sprays near ears. You can use OTC 3% peroxide. Get an ear dropper and fill the canal before you take a shower. Run the hot water in. Can repeat, but not advised to do so repeatedly as this can cause ear canal irritation. If you do not have a history of an ear drum perforation, this is will be safe. best to see ENT. Go to any University center that has ENT residents. We are the only doctors who have the right equipment.
I'm experiencing throat lumps?
Looks like either normal Fordyce granules (0il glands) or diffuse herpetic lesions. Cannot be certain without seeing in person. If the former, you probably have a viral pharyngitis. READ MORE
Looks like either normal Fordyce granules (0il glands) or diffuse herpetic lesions. Cannot be certain without seeing in person. If the former, you probably have a viral pharyngitis. If the latter, valacyclovir will help
Do I have strep throat?
Most sore throats in your age group are viral. Check if their are any clusters of white debris on tonsils. Could be strep. Mononucleosis is also common in your age group. If not READ MORE
Most sore throats in your age group are viral. Check if their are any clusters of white debris on tonsils. Could be strep. Mononucleosis is also common in your age group. If not better in 2-3 days, or if worse sooner, see your medical doctor or ENT
Sore throat?
Does not look like strep or mono. Probably viral.
Neck and eye pain?
Need to see a neurologist and have EMG and Nerve conduction studies. Appears to be cervicogenic pain.
Cough that won’t go away?
Can not opine on causation lacking further information. You need to have a chest Xray or CT scan. See an internist. Probably have pulmonary function tests. Obtain sputum cultures. READ MORE
Can not opine on causation lacking further information. You need to have a chest Xray or CT scan. See an internist. Probably have pulmonary function tests. Obtain sputum cultures. Reflux or other esophageal pathology is a possibility. Have any inhalant allergies? Been out of the country in the past year?
Why am I getting a red booger in my nose every time I blow it?
Probably have minor anterior nasal septal slow bleeding site. See ENT for nasal exam and cautery.
Ear pain?
Need to see ENT for examination, ear cleaning, whatever else is indicated
Chesty cough?
Limited information. Any pre-existing lung issues, e.g. smoking, asthma, industrial exposures, etc. Need to drink at least two quarts of water a day. Get Robitussin with any cough READ MORE
Limited information. Any pre-existing lung issues, e.g. smoking, asthma, industrial exposures, etc. Need to drink at least two quarts of water a day. Get Robitussin with any cough suppressants. See MD for chest exam and possible antibiotics. Could be walking pneumonia, i.e. mycoplasma. Augmentin or zithromax may help.
Uvula discomfort?
If her uvula is elongated, she can have it surgically shortened in a brief office visit. Shortened not total excised. See ENT.
Should I tell my ENT if I have chest pains?
I would. He/She is still a doctor who can listen to your chest, take vital signs, feel your pulse. Unless you have documented cardiopulmonary disease, the likelihood of a serious READ MORE
I would. He/She is still a doctor who can listen to your chest, take vital signs, feel your pulse. Unless you have documented cardiopulmonary disease, the likelihood of a serious problem is improbable. More likely musculoskeletal.
I have throat pain?
Probably have dysfunction of your upper esophageal sphincter. Cough means you have intact sensory function. See ENT for endoscopy and possible modified barium swallow.
Sinuses?
First, you should be drinking two quarts of water a day. No smoking or alcohol. You can purchase OTC. Humabid which will thin-out these secretions. Have your MD write an Rx for READ MORE
First, you should be drinking two quarts of water a day. No smoking or alcohol. You can purchase OTC. Humabid which will thin-out these secretions. Have your MD write an Rx for Atrovent nasal spray, and use as directed. See ENT for nasal exam and history of your nasal problems. HE/She will determine if other measures are indicated. Any history of allergic airway disease?
Is my eardrum ruptured?
Appears that you have been seen by your local medical doctor, and not by an ENT. Need to see an ENT for microscopic ear exam, cleaning, and potential treatment.
Povidone iodine nasal spray?
Better to read some articles before doing this. Just type it in the browser. or go to PubMed. One article in the "Ear, Nose and Throat Journal" stated its use neutralized to Covid-19 READ MORE
Better to read some articles before doing this. Just type it in the browser. or go to PubMed. One article in the "Ear, Nose and Throat Journal" stated its use neutralized to Covid-19 Virus and others. Another was an article about an ongoing double blind study. Still best to get vaccinated and observe mask precautions and frequent hand washings.
Embedded fiberglass?
See a dermatologist for prednisone therapy. Pulmonary and ENT appts. may be indicated.
Blocked nose?
Best to see an ENT MD. Will check for rhinitis, mass lesions, anatomical obstruction, polyps, etc. Vasomotor rhinitis is common in your age group. Atrovent nasal spray may be of READ MORE
Best to see an ENT MD. Will check for rhinitis, mass lesions, anatomical obstruction, polyps, etc. Vasomotor rhinitis is common in your age group. Atrovent nasal spray may be of benefit
