Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and untreated hearing loss share many symptoms, causing frequent misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s in the elderly population. Research continues to suggest a strong association between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s. Since the most commonly used screenings for Alzheimer’s are administered verbally, screening for hearing loss should precede screening for Alzheimer’s. Symptoms of both untreated hearing…
What is an Otolaryngologist?
For our whole lives, we’ve known about the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Before we even had names to attach to them, we were using our senses to learn about everything from colors and shapes to the infinite complexity of the English language. When we were a little bit older, we learned…
Ask our ENT Doctors: Asthma and Allergy Emergencies
We all like to think that we’re prepared for an emergency, but at the end of the day, that might not be true. After all, in an emergency situation–no matter the nature of the event–there will always be a lot of stress, a lot of unknown variables, and, of course, very high stakes. The truth…
How Do I Treat My Child’s Sore Throat?
No parent likes to see their child in pain, and we all know how irritating a sore throat can be. While not usually dangerous, it’s best to take care of a sore throat quickly. Best Treatment Options To take care of your child’s symptoms, you should be able to differentiate between a viral and bacterial…
Pediatric Otolaryngology: Sleep Apnea in Kids
Sleep is something crucial to every life, but for kids, sleep is especially important. Growing bodies and minds need plenty of rest to wake up the next morning healthy, happy, and ready to learn more about a little bit of everything. However, one huge sleep obstacle that some kids face is one that might be…
Boise Ear, Nose, and Throat: Swimmer’s Ear
As warm weather approaches and swimming suits begin to appear in every store, it is important to make sure that this summer’s swimming is done with safety and health in mind. One challenge you might find yourself facing is swimmer’s ear–so it’s important to know the details. Swimmer’s Ear When you have swimmer’s ear, what…
Advice From ENT Doctors: Dry Mouth
Having dry mouth can be extremely uncomfortable, but the truth is that it can also lead to countless other medical conditions that may become serious. Luckily, our ENT Doctors know a thing or two about dry mouth. A Closer Look at Dry Mouth Dry mouth, sometimes called xerostomia, is a condition caused by a dramatic…
Ask ENT Doctors: Tonsillitis
As human beings, our brains are wired to consider “worst case scenarios” all too often–especially when it comes to our health. A sore throat is one of the worst culprits, causing us to wonder if it’s something more serious, like tonsillitis, which can require the infamous tonsillectomy. Tonsillitis Tonsillitis can be tricky because, unlike other…
Pediatric Otolaryngology: Tonsillectomy Aftercare
The operation to remove tonsils or a tonsillectomy has declined in popularity in recent years, and it’s all thanks to some well-placed advances in medical science. However, the tonsillectomy remains infamous, and plenty of kids still require this procedure. A Quick Look Why did the tonsillectomy use to be so common? It all comes down…
Ear, Nose, and Throat: Nighttime Coughing
It seems like the hallmark of every “sick day,” the part where it gets worse before it gets better: the nighttime coughing battle. Coughs naturally get worse at night, and our Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists took a closer look at the science behind why this happens. Coughing The strange thing about coughing is that…