Nasal Polyp Removal: Recovery & Aftercare
There are many reasons minimally-invasive endoscopic sinus surgery may be performed, from treating sinus infections to removing nasal polyps. Though this type of procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, there are important aftercare instructions you must follow in order to recover well. What Are Nasal Polyps? A nasal polyp is a soft, noncancerous growth…
Rhinoplasty: More than Just a Nose Job for Some
There are many ways to refer to a rhinoplasty procedure, including a nose job, nose reshaping or nasal surgery. While some people think of this type of procedure as being purely cosmetic, there are many functional reasons a rhinoplasty may be performed as well. Rhinoplasty can improve breathing, so you can better enjoy your runs…
What to Do for an Allergic Reaction
Allergic reactions can range from mild to (rarely) life-threatening. Knowing the type of allergies you have, as well as your treatment options, is essential in managing your condition and finding relief. Let’s examine some of the more common treatments. Avoiding Your Allergens If you know you’re allergic to peanuts or that a chemical in certain…
All You Need to Know About Ear Surgery
There are many types of ear surgery. Otoplasty, a common one, refers to the surgical reshaping of the outer ear. There are many reasons a person may undergo otoplasty, from correcting a deformity in order to hear better to being more confident when going on dates at Pine Point Grill. Below we review everything you…
What is Contact Dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that results from coming into contact with a skin irritant. The most common symptom of contact dermatitis is an itchy, discolored rash that can be red, dark brown, purple or gray. Other common symptoms include blisters, a burning sensation, and skin that is dry, cracked and flaky. Common…
Healthy Healing from Mohs Reconstruction Surgery
Mohs surgery is a surgical technique to treat skin cancer. During the procedure, thin layers of skin containing cancer are removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains. Mohs surgery is an effective treatment for many of the most common types of skin cancer including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The cure rate…
Common Causes of a Dry, Crusty Ear
If your ears are dry and crusty, you may be wondering why. Knowing the underlying cause of a dry, crusty ear is key to getting proper treatment. We review some of the most common causes below. Environmental Causes of a Dry Ear Sometimes a dry ear is caused by factors in your environment, such as:…
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
What Is Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Noise induced hearing loss is the second most common form of hearing loss (ranking behind presbycusis, hearing loss related to normal aging), and is the most preventable type. How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe…
Sudden Hearing Loss
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is defined as a hearing reduction of 30…
Unilateral Hearing Loss
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is…