Ear, Nose, & Throat

When Sore Throats Won’t Heal: What Parents Should Know About ENT Care for Kids

It’s tough watching your child struggle with a sore throat, especially when it keeps coming back, lasts for weeks, or never fully goes away. You’ve likely tried rest, fluids, and maybe even a few rounds of antibiotics. But when nothing seems to work, it’s time to consider a different approach. If your child constantly complains ...

Ear, Nose, & Throat

Ear Pain After Swimming? Here’s When to Call an ENT 

When your child bounds out of the pool all smiles, only to start tugging at their ear an hour later, it’s hard to know what to do. Is it just water trapped in their ear? Is it something more? Should you wait it out, or call a doctor? You’re not alone. Ear pain after swimming ...

Ear, Nose, & Throat

Are Headphones Stealing Your Hearing?

For many of us, headphones and earbuds are a constant companion. Whether you’re watching videos, listening to music, or getting in some FaceTime with friends, your headphones connect you to the world and help you enjoy life. That makes these devices a critical and joyful part of modern living. Over time, however, headphones and earbuds ...

Ear, Nose, & Throat

What Parents Needs to Know About Pediatric Treatments for Chronic Ear Infections and Sore Throats

Kids get sick. It’s a normal part of growing up and nothing to be concerned about. However, some chronic illnesses, such as ear infections and sore throats, can have significant and long-lasting downsides for pediatric patients.  That’s why prompt treatment of these ailments is critically important. Unfortunately, the process can often take longer than it ...

Ear, Nose, & Throat, Sinus

Can Your Cold or Flu Cause a Sinus Infection?

Most flu seasons result in somewhere between 9 million and 41 million cases in the United States. Common colds and sinus infection are even more prevalent, with some estimates as high as 1 billion cases every year in the US alone. Thankfully, both of these illnesses are typically routine. Colds are often short lived and ...