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Understanding Common Causes for Chronic Ear Pain
Chronic ear pain can interfere with comfort, peace of mind and daily life. Understanding what might be causing your pain is the first step toward finding relief. Let’s examine the potential causes for chronic ear…
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Can Hearing Loss Affect My Ability to Drive
Driving offers freedom and convenience. If you or someone you know has hearing loss, you may wonder how it affects driving safety. While hearing helps detect certain sounds on the road, many individuals with hearing…
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What To Do If Your Child Complains About Earwax
Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance in the ear canal. It benefits our ears in several ways, though too much of it can cause discomfort. If your child is complaining about…
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Why Do My Ears Itch?
Occasional itchy ears aren’t a cause for concern, but if itchy ears are a persistent sensation, it may be beneficial to explore solutions. Let’s explore some common reasons for itchy ears and how to manage…
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Surviving Allergy Season: Habits for a Sneeze-Free Life
The first day of spring is March 20th, and with it comes nicer weather, park days and, unfortunately, allergy symptoms. If you’re among the 20% of United States people with seasonal allergies, or hay fever,…
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Should I Schedule Regular ENT Checkups?
When you think of routine doctor’s appointments, your primary care physician, dentist and eye doctor are probably first to mind. While these visits are essential for your overall health, adding regular checkups with an ENT…
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Tips for Managing Pet Allergies at Home
If you’re dealing with a pet allergy, you are not alone. Up to 30% of people in the U.S. are allergic to cats or dogs. Symptoms of pet allergies include a runny or stuffy nose,…
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Dr. Jessica Lee Discusses Lifestyle Medicine on the BackTable Podcast
Charleston ENT provider Dr. Jessica Lee recently appeared on the BackTable ENT podcast. She discussed the role of lifestyle medicine and non-pharmacological therapy in otolaryngology. To listen to the podcast, click here.
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Should I See a Doctor for a Nosebleed?
Nosebleeds are not uncommon. In fact, one in seven Americans will experience a nosebleed at least once. They are often caused by dry air or climate, injury to the nose or steroid nasal sprays. Nosebleeds…
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How ENTs Diagnose Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections are uncomfortable at any age, and they are more common in children than adults. This is because a child’s immune system has not fully developed yet, and their Eustachian tubes are smaller, which…