Author Archives: Aaron Rogers

What is a Balloon Sinuplasty?

If you’re experiencing frequent sinus issues, such as infections or difficulty breathing, you may wish to consider balloon sinuplasty. This option is less invasive than surgery and often results in a shorter recovery time. However, you’ll notice the same results from the procedure that you would from surgery. Here at Advanced Ear, Nose, & Throat […]

How Can Tinnitus Treatment Help Me?

Tinnitus Treatment The first step for effective tinnitus treatment is diagnosing the cause. The process begins once you talk to a hearing care professional. You will be asked questions about the symptoms you have experienced and your medical history. The examination includes visually inspecting your ears and testing your hearing ability through standard behavioral tests. […]

The Lingering Sore Throat (Chronic Pharyngitis)

Persisting or recurrent sore throat can indicate a number of conditions, most of which are very curable.  Acute pharyngitis is a sore throat that appears and can last up to a month before fully resolved.  It is usually the result of infection – viral, bacterial, or rarely fungal (candida yeast).  Acute pharyngitis might be tested […]

Samantha Kanuck, PA-C

Samantha Kanuck, PA-C Samantha chose Advanced ENT to start her second career as a Physician Assistant after a life in clinical pathology and veterinary medicine.  Samantha has always been interested in ear nose and throat disorders, and has taken that interest to master her ENT specialty training.  Since she completed the Physician Assistant Program at […]

‘Freeze’ that Drippy Runny Nose

Runny Nose / Vasomotor rhinitis

Vasomotor rhinitis (a form of non-Allergic rhinitis) is a common ailment that has been notoriously difficult to treat.  This is a kind of runny nose and “congestion” that is due to overactive nerve endings in the nose (specifically a type of nerve ending called the parasympathetics).   The typical vasomotor rhinitis patient will notice clear watery […]

Nasal Surgery & Headaches I

Contact Point Headache / “Sinus Headache” More times than not we get asked whether to cure the problem of various headaches or “sinus headache” problems with nasal surgery.  Many times the answer is no – unfortunately a lot of “sinus headaches” do not involve the sinuses and all – they are caused by some other […]

Thyroid Nodule Biopsy and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Thyroid nodule treatment

Thyroid nodule workup, biopsy and treatment with minimally invasive thyroidectomy The thyroid is one of the vital glands in the body. When there are issues with it, there can be major health problems with other organs and systems. A few functions of a normal thyroid include: Produces thyroid hormones – T3 and T4. These are […]

Hearing Aid Tech for Background Noise

Hearing aid technology that helps with limiting undesired background noise When a person with hearing issues opts to use a hearing aid, the last thing they want to experience is unwanted noise. More often than not however, background noise is a major nuisance that keep irritating these clients. Many confess that this undesired noise is […]

Snore? Injection Snoreplasty or Oral Appliance Therapy?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment

OFFICE BASED TREATMENTS FOR SNORING AND MILD SLEEP APNEA Snoring is one of the most disturbing symptoms. This is true for people who have to sleep together or in close proximity with the snorer. This disorder can have both short and long-term effect on the patient. These can range from sleepiness during the day with […]

When Do I Get Checked for Hoarseness (or Cough)

coughing fits or lingering cough

Hoarseness is a state in voice changes that include breathiness, raspy or strained voice. It may also be associated with a soft low pitch voice and a scratchy throat. In most cases, this disorder arises from problems with the larynx. Occasional voice hoarseness can occur due to various causes, but when it persists for more […]