Updated March 2023 Can Allergies Cause Nosebleeds? How Our ENTs Can Help Nosebleeds can be profuse and dramatic, but the good news is that most of them are not serious. They can certainly be frightening at times, but they are rarely life-threatening. They can occur at any age but are most common under age 10 […]
Updated March 2023 When Should You Suspect Throat Cancer? 5 Throat Cancer Symptoms Is it possible to have throat cancer and not even be aware of it? Many throat cancer symptoms mimic common conditions, such as allergies, colds, and sinus infections. Every year, an estimated 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with some type of head, neck, […]
Updated: January 2023 Tonsil stones are common and embarrassing. This is a familiar condition among thousands of Americans, leading to chronic bad breath and tonsil pain. Tonsil stones rarely cause serious health problems, but many people wonder if they can make you sick? We’ve got all the information you need to know on what tonsil […]
Perhaps it all started with a forceful nudge from your partner during the night to try to stop your snoring. Then came the headaches, the daytime drowsiness—all the classic symptoms of sleep apnea. Perhaps one of our ENT physicians in Raleigh offered a solution: a CPAP machine. But what is a CPAP machine for sleep […]
We love North Carolina, especially the Triangle area. But with all the wonderful things North Carolina brings, it’s also one of the most challenging places in the country for those with allergies. Out of the top 100 most difficult places to live with allergies, Charlotte ranked in at 39, Winston-Salem at 49, Raleigh was listed […]
A fungus can live in almost any place on Earth. This means no matter where you go, you’ll encounter fungi like mold, yeast or mildew. Most of the time, if you’re relatively healthy, these have minimal effects on your sinuses. But in other cases – especially among those who are immunosuppressed — it can cause […]
From family vacations at the lake to a relaxing afternoon on the beach, summer is a perfect time for fun, excitement and a good break from the daily grind of your regular schedule. But summer also brings challenges. Allergies are in full bloom. Swimming in pools, lakes, and the ocean can cause water-logged ears that require […]
You’re ready to showcase your new earring or nose ring, but something hinders you from making the fashion statement you want. Around the area where you received the piercing you may have noticed a large, lumpy, raised scar. This could be a sign of a keloid, and they can appear on ears or as a keloid […]
Whether you’re dealing with the chronic sinus issues that arise from allergies or your child has chronic ear infections, an ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor can help you. An ENT doctor —also called an otolaryngologist—has extensive training after medical school that puts them in the perfect position to help patients with a variety of health […]
Losing your sense of smell is a hallmark symptom of COVID-19, however, it’s important to realize that other conditions can have the same effect. In addition, many who have COVID-19 may retain their sense of smell despite being infected with the virus. So, what does that mean for you? How can you tell if the loss […]
