The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) has dramatically increased in the last five years, making it a $3.5 billion business. While it’s often marketed as a “healthier” alternative to cigarettes, in actuality, vaping can lead to extensive health problems, including a new condition known as vape lung. E-cigarettes include harmful ingredients such as nicotine, diacetyl (which […]
What causes acne scarring? Acne occurs when skin pores are blocked by oil, causing the pore to swell. When the pore swells, the hair follicle wall breaks, creating a lesion. Minor lesions typically heal easily, but deep breaks cause nearby tissues to become infected. As a result, deeper lesions are created. While the skin grows […]
Dr. Ramakrishnan recently attended Rhinoworld 2019, the international meeting of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS), International Rhinologic Society (IRS), and International Society on Inflammation and Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN). At this conference, Dr. Ramakrishnan learned about the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nose and sinuses in order to […]
We’ve opened a new location in order to serve you better! We understand the importance of offering only the best in world-class care. We also realize that today’s hectic schedules can make it challenging to get to a doctor’s office, and a growing number of our patients were from Holly Springs. Therefore, we’ve recently opened […]
About 15 percent of American adults have trouble hearing —this translates to roughly 37.5 million people. Those who are 60 to 69 years old are much more likely to have hearing loss. In fact, 25 percent of those between 65 to 74 have difficulty hearing to the extent that it is disabling, according to information […]
The gift of speech is often taken for granted until disease or injury takes it away or makes it difficult to communicate. In the United States, an estimated 7.5 million Americans have difficulty using their voices, according to information National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Those with these difficulties often have problems controlling […]
An ear tube (also called a tympanostomy tube) is frequently used to help children who have chronic ear infections. The procedure can also be helpful for adults, although the surgery is not as common as it is in younger patients. What Happens During Ear Tube Surgery? During this procedure, called a myringotomy, a small incision […]
Adults aren’t the only ones who suffer with sneezes and watery eyes during allergy season. In fact, roughly 8.4 percent of children are diagnosed each year with the symptoms known as “hay fever” (allergic rhinitis), according to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. Children frequently experience the same allergy problems as adults—many of our […]
Tongue-tie – also known as ankyloglossia—occurs when a band of tissue connects the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This band of tissue is called the lingual frenulum. Tongue-tie, which is present at birth, not only interferes with the way a child speaks, but it also limits the way he or […]
Good news if you’re looking for another option for treating troublesome allergy symptoms: Nasonex, which was previously prescription only, is now available over-the-counter. (OTC) Can Nasonex Be Bought Over the Counter? Yes. Merck, the company that manufactures Nasonex, has entered into an agreement with Perrigo Company to now make Nasonex OTC. The agreement means Perrigo […]
