It promises sweet relief. After putting up with a stuffy nose that makes you miserable, you reach for the nasal spray, and it opens up your nasal passages. Finally, you can breathe! But then you notice something else. You start to lose your sense of smell, and you aren’t able to taste anything. You’re wondering if […]
When you wake up, you take a swallow, and your throat burns. It’s dry and uncomfortable. If you have a partner, they may have complained about your snoring. It’s clear you’ve been mouth-breathing at night. You understand your problem, but what can you do about it? You may be surprised that our ENT doctors in Raleigh […]
Updated October 2024 In this article: Blocked sinuses? A little saltwater can make a huge difference. When your sinuses are stopped up, bacteria and irritants take forever to exit your nose, leading to congestion and even chronic sinus infections. When you desperately need relief from the stuffiness and issues caused by allergies or other issues, […]
We understand. You may not like needles, and the thought of a skin prick allergy test may make you uncomfortable…but you’ve tried over-the-counter medicines and can’t find relief from the itchiness, sneezing and runny nose that always appear during allergy season. You’re desperate for help. Do allergy skin tests hurt? Thankfully, you can still find relief […]
In this article: It may have started so gradually you didn’t notice–you didn’t hear a few words in a conversation. Every so often, you have to ask people to repeat themselves. At home, you simply turned up the TV volume, not realizing anything was wrong until your spouse or friend commented that it was too […]
It feels different this time. You’re used to the stuffiness and sore throat that can come with chronic sinusitis, but now, your entire body aches, and it hurts every time you leave the couch. In addition, your ears and your teeth ache. Could this be a part of your condition? Can chronic sinusitis affect your […]
Nasal dryness is not only annoying—at times it can be embarrassing. This dryness can cause nosebleeds, and it never fails that they seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. But that’s just the beginning. It can also be the cause of headaches, facial pressure, and irritated sinuses. If this scenario sounds all too familiar, then […]
You don’t have to be a professional singer to worry about your voice. In many cases, long days in a classroom or boardroom can take their toll. For example, you start teaching your morning class or leading your morning meeting, but after a full day of work (including some times you may have had to […]
You’re relaxing at home, listening to your favorite podcast, when an unusual sound grabs your attention: Snap! Pop! Crackle! You’re startled to realize the sounds are coming from your ear. While a crackling sound in your ear isn’t necessarily a common situation, we have had patients report it before. If you’re experiencing this symptom, we’ll outline […]
It’s hard to see your little one so miserable. The crying, pain, and pulling at the ears are signs that your child may have an ear infection. But much more is at stake than just their hearing. You want your child to communicate clearly, do well in school, and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities […]