FAQs: Rhinoplasty Patients
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines FAQs: Rhinoplasty Patients How Much Bruising and Swelling Should I Expect? What Can I Do for It? It is not unusual to have swelling and perhaps bruising, depending on the type of surgery. It may take about seven to…
FAQs: Rhinoplasty Patient Pain Management and Discomfort
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines FAQs: Rhinoplasty Patient Pain Management and Discomfort How Much Pain Should I Expect? The amount of pain is variable, but most patients state that it is minimal to moderate. How Long after Surgery Will My Nose Hurt? Pain at…
FAQs for Adults with a Neck Mass
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines FAQs for Adults with a Neck Mass What Does it Mean that I Have a Neck Mass at Increased Risk for Malignancy? The mass in your neck may indicate a serious medical problem. It does not mean you have…
FAQs about Thyroid Cancer
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention FAQs about Thyroid Cancer After Thyroid Surgery, Do I Need to Take Thyroid Medication? Yes, if a total thyroidectomy, or removal of your whole thyroid gland, is performed, you will require a medication to replace your body store of thyroid…
Facial Sports Injuries
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention Facial Sports Injuries Participating in sports is a great way to stay healthy and active, but facial sports injuries are all too common, whether you’re playing softball, basketball, football, soccer, bicycling, or nearly any kind of physical activity. Even…
Facial Plastic Surgery and Treatment Options
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Get the Best ENT Care Facial Plastic Surgery and Treatment Options Facial plastic surgery can be important because our facial expressions allow us to interact and communicate with each other. Our appearance has an impact on how others perceive us. While some…
Earwax Prevention - FAQs
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines Earwax Prevention – FAQs Should I Do Anything to My Ears to Prevent a Buildup of Earwax? Your body makes earwax to protect your ear canal skin and kill germs. It is normal to have it. Prevention is best for…
Ear Plastic Surgery
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Get the Best ENT Care Ear Plastic Surgery Ear plastic surgery can help patients born with underdeveloped, protruding, or drooping ear(s) due to weak or poorly formed cartilage. A partially formed exterior ear is called “microtia,” while a completely undeveloped ear…
Ear Fluid and Newborn Hearing Screening FAQs
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines Ear Fluid and Newborn Hearing Screening FAQs How Many Babies Who Fail Their Newborn Hearing Screen Will Really Have Hearing Loss? Only a very small number of babies who fail will have permanent hearing loss; overall, only about two…
Dos and Don’ts of Earwax (Cerumen)
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines Dos and Don’ts of Earwax (Cerumen) DO: Know that earwax (cerumen) is normal. Earwax that does not cause symptoms or block the ear canal should be left alone. DO: Understand symptoms of earwax impaction (wax blocking the ear…
Do I Have A Swallowing Problem?
October 30, 2019Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention Do I Have A Swallowing Problem? Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like food gets stuck in your throat? Do you sometimes choke or cough when eating or drinking? If you answered yes, or have concerns about your swallowing…
Children and Facial Trauma
October 29, 2019Be ENT Smart / Get the Best ENT Care Children and Facial Trauma Facial trauma refers to any injury to the face or upper jaw bone, including injuries to the skin, underlying skeleton (bone), neck, nose and sinuses, eye socket, teeth, or other parts of the…
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - FAQs
October 17, 2019Be ENT Smart / Latest Research & Guidelines Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – FAQs What is BPPV? Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common inner ear problem and cause of vertigo, or false sense of spinning. BPPV is a specific diagnosis; each word describes the…
Are Ear Candles a Safe Option for Removing Earwax?
October 17, 2019Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention Are Ear Candles a Safe Option for Removing Earwax? No, ear candles are not a safe option of wax removal as they may result in serious injury. Since users are instructed to insert the 10- to 15-inch-long, cone…
50 Facts about Oral, Head and Neck Cancer
October 17, 2019Be ENT Smart / Wellness & Prevention 50 Facts about Oral, Head and Neck Cancer “Oral, head and neck cancer” typically refers to squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, throat, and voice box. However, “head and neck cancer” also refers to other types of cancer that arises…
Sinus
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