In This Article: Updated January 2024 There’s nothing sweeter than the voice of someone you love. But when it becomes difficult to hear, that simple joy is taken away, replaced by frustration, isolation, and—as recent studies show—an increased chance of developing dementia. Do hearing aids prevent dementia? In many ways, healthy hearing can also help […]
Updated: May 2023 Hoarseness is irritating, frustrating, and often painful. Typically, hoarseness seems to go hand-in-hand with the sneezing and sore throat that accompanies seasonal and year-round allergies. But can allergies make you hoarse? Our patients often ask that question. We’ll explore the answer and also take a look at a good remedy for lost […]
Updated: May 2023 Have you ever experienced a loss of taste and smell with the flu? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a common symptom of the flu and can be quite frustrating. But have you ever wondered why your taste and smell are affected by influenza? We’ll explore 5 ways that the flu can […]
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 […]
