What is Ménière’s Disease? Posted on December 13, 2019 by Goodyear Office If you are experiencing vertigo, pressure in your ears, hearing loss that fluctuates and ringing in your ears, you’re one of the millions of Americans with Ménière’s disease, an inner ear disorder that is common in Arizona and throughout the U.S. Symptoms of Ménière’s Disease Ménière’s disease was discovered (or more correctly, identified) in 1861… Read Full Article
Vape Tongue & Other Oral Health Risks Associated with e-Cigarettes Posted on November 27, 2019 by Goodyear Office Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re sure to have heard about vaping illnesses this year. There have been a disturbing number of cases involving people in Arizona and across the U.S. falling ill after vaping; if you use e-cigarettes in Goodyear, you’re at risk of experiencing health-related side effects, too—including a lesser-known condition… Read Full Article
Winter is Nosebleed Season in Arizona Posted on November 15, 2019 by Goodyear Office Winter might not be as brutal in Goodyear as in other parts of the country, but temperatures can still drop into the 40s (or lower) overnight, and daytime highs can be chilly—at least by Arizona standards. Cold air coupled with low humidity is a perfect recipe for nosebleeds. How to Treat & Prevent a Nosebleed… Read Full Article
Can Gargling with Saltwater Help Your Sore Throat? Posted on October 25, 2019 by Goodyear Office October in Arizona doesn’t exactly scream fall yet, but despite a lack of frost on the pumpkin and bright fall foliage, it does signal the beginning of cold and flu season in Goodyear. One of the most prevalent symptoms people experience is a sore throat. You might have heard that gargling with salt water can… Read Full Article
Can Nasal Surgery Cure Your Headache? Posted on October 11, 2019 by Goodyear Office Chronic headaches are a common health complaint among adults in Goodyear. There are a number of reasons you might suffer persistent headaches—including obstructed breathing. It turns out that sinus surgery might not only improve your ability to breathe; it could also put an end to your headaches. Nasal Surgery to Relieve Obstructed Breathing A team… Read Full Article
Cigarette Smoke Worsens Head & Neck Cancers Posted on September 27, 2019 by Goodyear Office Smoking is bad for your health. No surprise there; the Surgeon General has been warning us about the dangers posed by smoking for many years, and we’re all pretty informed about the list of negative health conditions associated with cigarettes. New evidence shows that people who smoke in Goodyear have a higher risk of head… Read Full Article
“Super” Foods for a Sore Throat Posted on September 13, 2019 by Goodyear Office September is the unofficial start of cold and flu season, and one of the primary symptoms in Goodyear is a sore throat. That burning, scratchy sensation in the throat is often the first sign of an upper respiratory infection. Sore throats usually clear up after a few days, but in the meantime, they can leave… Read Full Article
10 Things You Can Do to Treat Tonsillitis at Home Posted on August 30, 2019 by Goodyear Office [schema_article] Tonsil infections are a common ailment for kids in Goodyear—a rite of passage for many. Doctors frequently turned to surgery in the past but are far less likely to pick up a scalpel nowadays, preferring to see if home remedies will do the trick instead. Why the Tonsils are Prone to Infection The tonsils… Read Full Article
Different Headaches & How to Treat Them Posted on August 16, 2019 by Goodyear Office Most everybody in Goodyear experiences the occasional headache. Like snowflakes, no two headaches are alike. Being able to determine the type of headache you are suffering from is key to treating it effectively. Causes & Symptoms of Headaches If you think a headache is a headache, you’re wrong. There are many different types of headaches,… Read Full Article
When Should I Make an Appointment with an ENT Doctor? Posted on July 26, 2019 by Goodyear Office ENT doctors treat a wide range of conditions for patients of all ages in Goodyear – but many people have a limited knowledge of exactly what they do. Having a thorough understanding of the wide scope of their knowledge will help you determine when it’s time to make an appointment with an ear, nose and… Read Full Article