The Connection Between Blowing Your Nose and Ear Pain Posted on September 12, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Whether you’re trying to enjoy the smell of your morning Café Bebida coffee or the pumpkin-scented candles you bought, congestion can dull your senses and leave you miserable. Blowing your nose often feels like the quickest fix, but if you’ve ever noticed a sharp pain or pressure in your ears afterward, you’re not alone. Let’s… Read Full Article
Why Do I Get So Many Nosebleeds? Posted on August 25, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists You likely associate nosebleeds with facial trauma, maybe from a game of disc golf at Conocido Park or a run-in with a doorway at home. While these accidents account for some nosebleeds, they’re far from the only source. Let’s take a look at three reasons you could be developing frequent nosebleeds and how you can… Read Full Article
Understanding Deviated Septum Surgery: What to Expect Posted on August 14, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Your nose has a thin wall of cartilage dividing it into two halves. Ideally, this divider sits right in the middle, creating two equal nasal passages. However, for many people, the septum is tilted or displaced—a condition known as a deviated septum. A mild deviation might not bother you much, but a more significant one… Read Full Article
How To Tell the Difference Between Viral Tonsillitis and Strep Throat Posted on May 16, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Approximately 2% of ambulatory patient visits in the United States are because of a sore throat. When you feel a sore throat developing, you probably want to get rid of it as fast as possible. Knowing what’s causing the soreness is the first step towards finding relief. Let’s take a look at two common causes,… Read Full Article
What to Know About Common Voice Disorders Posted on April 18, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Voice disorders, which involve issues with pitch, tone or other vocal qualities, can impact anyone. Given the variety of potential causes, it’s important to consult an ENT specialist if you notice persistent symptoms. Below, we explore three common voice disorders that should prompt a visit to an ENT. Vocal Cord Polyps Vocal cord polyps are… Read Full Article
Would Your Child Benefit from a Tonsillectomy? Posted on February 28, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Tonsillitis can cause many uncomfortable symptoms in children, including sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, tender lymph nodes and pain in the head, neck or stomach. If your child is frequently affected by tonsillitis, your ENT at may recommend removing the tonsils. Typically, a tonsillectomy is only recommended if your child experiences multiple cases of tonsillitis…. Read Full Article
How ENTs Diagnose Ear Infections in Children Posted on February 14, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Ear infections are more common in children than adults because their immune systems have not yet fully developed and their Eustachian tubes are smaller, which makes it difficult for fluid to drain. This can lead to uncomfortable symptoms for your child, but our compassionate team at is here to provide treatment to get them back… Read Full Article
Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections Posted on January 29, 2025 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you suffer from both chronic ear infections and allergies, you might be wondering if the two are connected. In many instances, they are indeed related. Let’s explore the link between these conditions and how one can influence the other. How Are Ear Infections and Allergies Related? The connection between ear infections and allergies primarily… Read Full Article
How Are ENT Disorders Diagnosed? Posted on December 26, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Otolaryngologists, more commonly known as ENT physicians, are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders. Below, we review some of the questions your ENT physician may ask you to diagnose your symptoms, as well as how some common ENT disorders are diagnosed. What Questions Will an ENT Physician Ask? Some… Read Full Article
How Is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Treated? Posted on December 11, 2024 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists The Eustachian tubes are the passageways that connect your middle ears to the back of your throat. Their jobs are to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear as well as equalize air pressure between your middle ear and the environment. If your Eustachian tubes aren’t functioning correctly, you may be diagnosed with Eustachian… Read Full Article