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
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
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
Why Are You Waking Up with a Stuffy Nose? Posted on February 25, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At one time, all you had to worry about when waking up with a stuffy nose was the common cold or allergies. But now in the age of COVID-19, feeling even the slightest bit off can be a red flag. While it’s important to get a COVID test if you experience telltale signs like dry… Read Full Article
Can Milk Consumption Increase Mucus Production? Posted on January 29, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Many parents avoid giving their children milk when they have a respiratory infection or if they have asthma. If you do this, you’re not alone. The old wives’ tale that drinking milk triggers excess mucus has persisted for centuries. However, research shows that drinking milk does not actually impact mucus production, and that it actually… Read Full Article
Is the Pandemic Messing Up Your Sleep Schedule? Posted on November 11, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Do you feel like your sleep quality or quantity has been off since the start of the pandemic? If so, you’re not alone. A growing body of evidence has found that many of us across the globe are experiencing uncharacteristic sleep disruptions. While some doze throughout the day and night, others are having difficulty falling… Read Full Article
A New Reason to Spend Less Time on Your Cellphone: Head & Neck Injuries on the Rise Posted on December 26, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists People in Goodyear and throughout Arizona have a love affair with their cellphones, but this can be hazardous to their health. No, we’re not talking about radiofrequency waves or electromagnetic fields; instead, there is an increased possibility of head and neck injuries because people are tripping and falling more often while staring at their phones…. Read Full Article
Vape Tongue & Other Oral Health Risks Associated with e-Cigarettes Posted on November 27, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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
Different Headaches & How to Treat Them Posted on August 16, 2019 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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 Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 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