Protect Your Child’s Ears from Headphone Usage
With school out for summer and regular activities such as hanging out with friends or going to camp postponed, children are spending more time than ever at home streaming content. With that comes an increase in headphone usage, putting your child’s hearing at risk. Below is an explanation of safe listening habits and a plan…
Are Your Cold Symptoms Worse Than Others’?
We’ve all been lucky enough to experience a mild cold and unfortunate enough to have one that feels like it has lasted weeks. But for some, cold symptoms appear to always be worse than everyone else’s. Turns, out, this may be because of the bacteria in your nose. Study of Nasal Bacteria A 2018 study…
Why Does Your Ear hurt?
Ear pain is bothersome and it is often hard to identify the cause. Below are the most common causes of this annoyance. Ear Pressure Your ear is actively working to equalize the pressure on both sides of your eardrum. You know this is happening when you feel a little pop. But quick changes in air…
Kristen Leigh Mauldin PA-C
Kristen earned her Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston and her master’s degree in physician assistance studies from the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is nationally certified and is fluent in Spanish.
What Is Anosmia?
Your ability to smell is an often-overlooked sense that is important to your survival. An inability to smell, known as anosmia, has been in the news lately due to its connection to COVID-19. Understanding the causes of this condition can help ensure you seek treatment when needed. What Is Smell? Your sense of smell is…
How Winter Weather Affects Allergy Symptoms
There are many factors that affect allergy season, and one is winter weather. “Milder winters are continuing to affect spring allergies. Trees are able to pollinate earlier and for longer periods, extending the allergy season by several weeks,” explained Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Many experts have…
What Is Tonsillitis?
What used to be a pillar of childhood – removing the tonsils because of an infection – is becoming a rare occurrence. Understanding what tonsillitis is will ensure that you seek treatment quickly when needed. Understanding a Tonsil Infection Tonsillitis is a broad term for any infection of the tonsils caused by either a viral…
COVID-19
COVID-19 Update: Charleston ENT & Allergy remains committed to the health and safety of our patients and employees amidst coronavirus concerns. Throughout the last several weeks we have continuously reviewed the guidelines set by various national medical organizations and have based our care protocols in the best interest and safety of our patients and staff….
Your Penicillin Allergy May Be Fake News
Penicillin allergies have long been considered the most common drug allergy in the U.S. An estimated one out of ten people in Charleston are allergic to penicillin – at least according to their medical charts. In reality, penicillin allergies are much less common than believed. Penicillin Allergies Allergies are an exaggerated immune system response to…
Soothing a Wintertime Sore Throat
If you notice that familiar, unpleasant scratchiness in the back of your throat, there are tips you can try to speed up your recovery. Symptoms of a Sore Throat Obviously, the most common symptom of a sore throat is…a feeling of soreness in the throat. This itchy, scratchy sensation is often the first sign of…