Setting Expectations for Septoplasty Surgery

Hearing the word “surgery” can be a little nerve-wracking. Knowing what to expect from surgery can help steady your nerves and prepare you to approach your procedure with confidence. What Is Septoplasty Surgery? Over 260,000 septoplasty surgeries are performed yearly in the United States, making them one of the most common procedures done by ear,…
How Do Allergies Make You Tired?

For many people, a nightly eight hours of sleep can be an unfortunately difficult thing to come by. Concerns about work or school, noise from the neighbors and more can interrupt your sleep, leading to an exhausted and cranky next day. One factor you may not have considered when designing your perfect night’s rest is…
What to Know About Dysphagia?

Many of us have had the occasional difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia, especially if we’re eating quickly or take too big of a bite after picking up lunch at Lucky’s Burgers & Shakes. However, if you frequently have trouble eating or drinking your food, it may be caused by an underlying medical condition. Is Difficulty…
How do Allergies Impact Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic condition caused by an irregular immune system response. Its most common symptom is a skin rash. Psoriasis flare-ups can result from a variety of triggers, most typically skin injuries. Allergies are also an irregular immune system response. Symptoms occur when our immune system overreacts to allergens and can result in a…
Why Does My Throat Hurt While Yawning?

Many conditions can cause a sore throat, which can worsen when yawning. Let’s take a look at some of the more common causes as well as treatment options. Dry Throat A dry throat can feel scratchy and leave it more susceptible to irritation. That irritation can make it painful to yawn. It occurs when your…
Signs You Should See an ENT

An ENT specialist is a doctor who treats conditions related to the ears, nose and throat, as well as certain issues related to the head and neck. They are also referred to as otolaryngologists. As you can imagine, this means ENTs treat a variety of different medical issues. Let’s look at a few of the…