Middle ear infections are one of the most common reasons why parents take their children to the doctor. Half of all children experience an ear infection by the time they turn 2 years old. While these infections are often tied to upper respiratory ailments such as a cold or the flu, particularly in adults, some […]
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From the esophagus to the paranasal sinuses, head and neck cancers are a subspecialty for otolaryngologists, doctors who focus on the ears, nose, and throat (ENTs). While your facial skin, brain, esophagus, and thyroids can also experience cancers, these are typically handled by other specialists. The professionals at Lakeshore Ear, Nose and Throat Center are […]
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Occasional heartburn may accompany some form of excess, such as overeating or various combinations of food and drink. As long as these episodes are few and far between, there’s little to worry about. For those who have mild heartburn twice a week or more, or who experience moderate to severe acid reflux at least once […]
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It might start with hoarseness, or your voice could become breathy and soft. You feel discomfort or pain as you speak, or your voice might disappear entirely. Any of these conditions qualifies as voice disorders. There can be many reasons for these, from simple overuse to more complex conditions. Recovery may be a matter of […]
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While you can skip food and water for days without lasting damage, you can only go a matter of moments without breathing before you risk suffering serious consequences. Breathing issues have the potential to create health complications besides simply making life more difficult. There are plenty of reasons why breathing might be hard. Virtually everyone […]
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Hearing loss is quite common, though it varies widely in severity. Close to 40 million American adults have some degree of hearing difficulty, and the prevalence climbs as you get older. While aging is the leading cause of hearing loss, there are many factors that may contribute along the way, and you can also lose […]
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It’s disconcerting to hear things that aren’t there. Medically known as tinnitus, ringing in the ears is a symptom of other conditions rather than something you get on its own. For most people, these ringing sounds are phantoms, created in the nerve pathways and brain interpretations, but in some rare cases, sounds can actually be […]
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About 45% of American adults snore on occasion. Snoring itself isn’t necessarily a health issue, but it is a symptom of at least one serious condition, and the noise of snoring may impact the lives of those around you in the form of interrupted sleep. If your snoring condition is serious enough to warrant medical […]
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Though its name dates back only to 1837, ancient Egyptian medical texts refer to plastic surgery about 5,000 years ago. Perhaps public awareness of the cosmetic aspects of the specialty developed out of the golden age of American cinema, as its stars sought out beautification procedures to recapture their waning youth. On the street, plastic […]
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Affecting up to 20% of the population, tinnitus is a common experience where you hear phantom sounds, noises that don’t exist as sound energy. It’s often temporary, affecting your hearing after you’ve experienced a loud environment, such as a concert, factory, or firing range. Sometimes, though, tinnitus persists due to its underlying cause. While tinnitus […]
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