Before you shovel snow from your driveway or to take the dog for a walk around the block, you put on a warm winter coat, gloves and maybe a hat. Or perhaps you work outside and are always sure to wear warm boots to ensure your feet are warm and dry. But what about your […]
If you lived 100 years ago, a “portable” hearing aid was the size of a filing cabinet that weighed 220 pounds. Not exactly ideal if you’re trying to catch the latest show at Raleigh Little Theatre. Hearing aid technology has revolutionized assistance for those who are hard-of-hearing, and it has come a long way since […]
There are times over the winter holidays when you expect to hear ringing: jingle bells on “Santa’s “reindeer, hand bell choirs preforming traditional carols, or the Salvation Army’s bell ringers. However, there’s an extreme difference between the ringing of outside noises and the constant, annoying buzz or high-pitched squeal associated with tinnitus. For millions of Americans, tinnitus […]
Hearing Loss It’s one of the most common health challenges in America: An estimated 48 million Americans have difficulty hearing. Among those 65 years old and older, 1 in 3 has some type of hearing loss. And while age is a common cause, hearing loss may be experienced by anyone of any age. An estimated 3 out of […]
It’s hard enough for you to manage the sniffling, sneezing and sore throats that accompany allergy season —but it’s even worse to see your child suffer these same symptoms. But before you reach for the over-the-counter medicine to treat your toddler, you should remember that children aren’t “little adults,” and even medicine that states it’s “safe” […]
ABR Hearing Tests for Children If your child is scheduled for an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test with our pediatric ear, nose & throat (ENT) specialists, read the the following tips and information about how hearing tests work and how to prepare: Sleep Deprivation The most accurate results will be obtained if your child is resting peacefully […]
Is Allergy Skin Testing Right For You? If you have frequent or chronic sinus or ear infections, or if you’re plagued by allergy symptoms so often that they affect your lifestyle, you may be a candidate for allergy skin testing. Allergy symptoms may include sneezing, a runny nose, post nasal drip or itchy eyes. Because […]
ALLERGY TREATMENT IN RALEIGH, CARY, WAKE FOREST, GARNER & HOLLY SPRINGS At Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose & Throat, we believe that allergy treatment is both an art and a science. The science of treating adult and children’s allergies involves precise formulation of extracts tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient, based upon quantitative […]
Jeevan B. Ramakrishnan, MD Dr. Ramakrishnan completed his medical school training at the University of Texas-Houston and his otolaryngology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in advanced rhinology, allergy, and minimally invasive skull base surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He currently serves […]
Mark S. Brown, MD, FACS Dr. Mark Brown completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis and completed medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then completed two years of a general surgery residency and four years of an otolaryngology – head and neck surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. […]