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Could Nasal Polyps Be Causing Your Loss of Smell?
A cold or seasonal allergy can dull your sense of smell for a few days, but that usually clears up on its own. When the loss of smell lingers for weeks and is accompanied by ongoing congestion or sinus pressure, something else may be going on. Nasal polyps are one...
When Persistent Ear Fullness Points to Eustachian Dysfunction
That clogged, underwater feeling in your ear can be easy to dismiss, especially when there is no sharp pain or obvious infection. You may notice muffled hearing, pressure, popping, or the feeling that your ear will not “open” no matter how often you swallow or yawn....
What to Expect During an In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty
If you deal with chronic sinusitis, you know how much sinus pressure and congestion can wear you down. When medication and nasal rinses stop working, an ENT may recommend balloon sinuplasty as the next step. This minimally invasive sinus treatment opens blocked sinus...
Why Tinnitus Symptoms May Come and Go
Tinnitus is often described as a constant ringing, but that is not how everyone experiences it. In reality, ringing in the ears can shift from hour to hour or from one week to the next. Some days the ear noise stays faint and easy to ignore, while on other days it...
Could Your Ear Pressure Be Related to More Than Air Travel?
When your ears feel full or plugged, the first explanation that comes to mind is usually a recent flight, seasonal allergies, or a stuffy nose. These are common reasons, and most of the time they are correct. Still, plenty of patients ask the same question: why do my...
Why Sinus Symptoms Can Feel Different Throughout the Year
Many patients say their sinus symptoms seem to have a seasonal pattern. You might feel the congestion more in the spring and the pressure and fullness more in the winter. These changes can be confusing, especially when the same symptoms come back at the same time...
When a Lump in the Neck Could Involve the Thyroid
Finding a lump in your neck can feel unsettling, and it is natural to wonder what it means. Most neck lumps turn out to be harmless, but one that lingers for more than a couple of weeks should not be brushed aside. A lasting lump is your body's way of asking you to...
Snoring Every Night? It May Be More Than a Sleep Habit
Snoring is so common that most people regard it as a harmless quirk, something to tease a partner about over breakfast. The truth is, loud, habitual snoring can be a sign of something that needs more attention. If you snore every night and it is affecting the quality...
Why Are the Lymph Nodes in My Neck Swollen?
You feel it before you see it. While brushing your teeth or turning your head, your fingers catch a small, tender lump near your jaw or along the side of your neck. It wasn't there last week, and now the obvious question lands: why are the lymph nodes in my neck...