Adult Tonsillectomy & What to Expect Posted on February 24, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists It’s common for children to need to get their tonsils removed due to chronic inflammation, abnormal growths or their large size causing obstructive sleep apnea. However, some adults need to get their tonsils out too for the same reasons. The surgical procedure to remove tonsils is called a tonsillectomy. Below we review everything you need… Read Full Article
Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections? Posted on February 9, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you experience chronic ear infections and also allergies, you may be wondering if the two conditions are linked. In fact, in many cases, they are. We review this connection below. Why Are Ear Infections & Allergies Linked? It all comes down to the Eustachian tubes. These tubes connect the middle ears to the back… Read Full Article
What Is Typically Damaged When You Break Your Nose? Posted on January 28, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Your nose is made up of two bones that form the bridge and a long piece of cartilage that divides your nostrils. When you fracture your nose, the bone, the cartilage or both can shift to one side. Below we review everything you need to know about recovering from a broken nose. Signs & Symptoms… Read Full Article
Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection? Posted on January 12, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Nasal polyps are soft, painless, benign (noncancerous) growths that form in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. They most commonly occur in people who experience chronic inflammation of the nose and sinuses, usually due to allergies or frequent sinus infections. While small nasal polyps don’t usually cause symptoms, larger ones can. One possible… Read Full Article
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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 most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000… Read Full Article
What is Sudden Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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 an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that… Read Full Article
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Posted on January 6, 2022 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes… Read Full Article
What is Contact Dermatitis? Posted on December 23, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you’ve ever gotten a rash after accidentally touching poison ivy somewhere like the Sonoran Preserve, you’ve experienced contact dermatitis. Symptoms include: Itchy, discolored rash Dry, cracked and flaky skin Burning skin Blisters Swelling Feeling generally unwell Types of Contact Dermatitis There are three types of contact dermatitis. The symptoms are the same for each… Read Full Article
What to do About a Lump Behind Your Ear Posted on December 8, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you have noticed a lump behind your ear, there’s no need to immediately panic. Many different conditions can cause a lump, most of which are relatively benign. Let’s examine some of the most common causes of lumps behind the ear and when you might need to seek medical care. Common Causes of a Lump… Read Full Article
How to Stay Safe While Getting ENT Care During COVID Posted on November 11, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Throughout the pandemic, many people have put off seeking non-emergency health care services, including from their audiologists and ENT physicians. While this is totally understandable, it’s no longer necessary. Between vaccination rollouts and best practice guidelines being released and followed, you can now feel safe accessing necessary ENT care. What You Can Expect from Us… Read Full Article