Wild enough, now “PCR test” or “rtPCR” is almost a household name thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. PCR testing is a highly specific and sensitive way to test for genetic material from all sorts of living things. It is used in forensics, microbiology research and most importantly in healthcare. Not only are we testing nasal […]
Category Archives: Dr. Aaron Rogers
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Dec
Dec
With serious illness related to Coronavirus running rampant in the country right now, also running rampant are people with mild symptoms or even no symptoms. Many people are screening positive – maybe testing purely as a result of an exposure or as part of a screening program. What do you do if you screen positive? […]
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Dec
Dec
Every week I see allergic patients who are avoiding antihistamine medications because of a concern about their heart or blood pressure. But Most of this worry is outdated and unneeded. Firstly, let’s discuss the antihistamines themselves: (a) older generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl), hydroxyzine (Ararat, Vistaril) or chlorpheneramine (Chlor-Trimeton) are messier chemicals with more side […]
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Nov
Nov
Nodules or masses of the salivary glands are some of the more common “lumps and bumps” we see. The major salivary glands include the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands and may produce abnormal salivary tumors. These glands are responsible for creating saliva to keep the mouth lubricated and help keep the teeth healthy. The glands […]
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Oct
Oct
Ear problems are some of the most common medical issues affecting scuba divers, swimmers and freedivers. Scuba diving is an awesome sport with “professionals and amateurs but no competition”. However as every diver knows, the issues affecting ear pressure is amongst the toughest challenges for enjoyable and successful scuba diving. When diving under water the […]
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Oct
Oct
Hearing through facemasks in the time of social distancing is difficult. October 9, Dr. Rogers & audiologist Dr. Stacy Pickelman streamed a quick live feed on what some hearing aid manufacturers have done to help!
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Oct
Oct
Overall, surgery for sleep apnea is usually reserved for either people who have failed a trial of a positive airway pressure device (CPAP or BiPAP or APAP) or who have just a single anatomic factor causing their blockage. In most large studies and scientific reviews, we find surgery for sleep apnea is successful at reducing […]
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Oct
Oct
Acid reflux disease can cause a number of problems in the throat, including constant throat mucous sensation, mild hoarseness, mild swallowing delay, or a sensation of “lump” in the throat. The throat lining and vocal cords swell in response to acid exposure that might be quite minimal or intermittent. Many people, especially those with snoring […]
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Sep
Sep
Mold and mildew are usually considered “indoor” allergens, meaning that while they do exist outdoors the inside of one’s home seems to be the biggest culprit. Mold and mildew like dark and humid places – like the basement, around leaky pipes, under sinks, in baothrooms, in your flower pots. Some AC units can harbor mildew […]
The past decade has brought a tsunami of tonsil cancer (and lingual tonsil cancer) to ENT clinics. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV), long linked to cervical cancer, is now the most common cause of cancer in the throat. The good news is our experience with this newer subtype of throat cancers has shown the HPV-linked cancers […]