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Ear Nose and Throat

Don’t Stick It In Your Ear

Details: Category: Ear Nose and Throat; Published: Friday, 30 June 2017 02:33; Written by Super User; Hits: 20

In a report recently published by the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center show that an average of 34 children a day visit emergency departments with ear injuries caused by cotton swabs.

It’s important to understand that earwax does have a purpose.

Christine Halvorsen, a Physician’s Assistant with Lake ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery explains how a medical professional can help.

Vibrant Voice

Details: Category: Ear Nose and Throat; Published: Thursday, 01 June 2017 11:30; Written by Super User; Hits: 49

It may come as a surprise to you the variety of conditions that can lead to voice problems.

Colds, allergies, bronchitis, acid reflux or cheering for your favorite sports team can result in a hoarse voice or even no voice at all. But there are also more serious voice conditions, which could warrant a trip to the doctor. In fact, an estimated 7.5 million people have disorders of the voice.

The specialists at Lake ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery explain how they test and treat their patients with vocal disorders.